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Optimizing order-routing decisions : leveraging omni-channel supply chain fulfillment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This thesis provides a deep mathematical analysis of the diverse alternatives for routing models considering an Omni-channel supply chain. The natural evolution of supply chains from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to ...
An investigation of glass cartridge siliconization processes for improved device performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This study aims to advance understanding of baked-in siliconization of cartridges for application in Insulin injection pens. This research is motivated by lack of knowledge of baked-in siliconization and business opportunities ...
A process improvement framework for achieving agility for replenishment products
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
With a goal of becoming a $50B company by 2020, Nike is improving current processes and using innovation to break barriers in technology, supply chain and manufacturing. The objective of the internship project with Nike's ...
Analysis and implementation of laboratory automation system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Quest Diagnostics is a large company that analyzes millions of medical specimens every day using a variety of analytical equipment. It is implementing a fully automated line in a major laboratory. The automation line is ...
Utilizing a real-time locating system for surgical equipment inventory management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) manages a large inventory of surgical equipment which must be delivered to operating rooms on-time, efficiently, and according to a set of quality standards. In recent years, flexible ...
Demand prediction modeling for utility vegetation management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
This thesis proposes a demand prediction model for utility vegetation management (VM) organizations. The primary uses of the model is to aid in the technology adoption process of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) ...
Predicting department of medicine inpatients' discharges at US hospitals
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
In the last few years, US hospitals have faced severe challenges with bed capacity management that leads to capacity congestion. Delivering patients to the right bed at the right time is very important to patient care ...
Multi-tier supply chain assessment of garment environmental sustainability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Li & Fung is a global, leading trading firm that connects manufacturing vendors with retailers. Li & Fung is responsible for the supply of beauty products, furniture, and apparel, with the majority of sales in the apparel ...
Application of flexible labor and standard work in fulfillment center produce operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
This thesis demonstrates the applicability of flexible labor and standard work in increasing labor productivity and improving quality in fulfillment center produce operations. Three hypotheses were tested: (1) labor ...
Methods for analyzing and incorporating customer feedback in automotive design and manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
One of the key focus areas of the General Motors (GM) Company's leadership is to collect, quickly analyze, and respond to customer feedback pertaining to product quality issues in newly built vehicles. This project is ...