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Enhancing the systems decision process with flexibility analysis for optimal unmanned aircraft system selection
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Systems Engineers often conduct decision analysis in order to provide decision makers with a quantifiable means to make decisions. However, the field of Systems Engineering is often criticized for focusing on processes and ...
Economic impact of the European Union Emission Trading Scheme : evidence from the refining sector
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
I study the economic impact of the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) on the refining industry in Europe. I contrast previous ex-ante studies with the lessons from a series of interviews I conducted with ...
Evolutionary supply chain risk management : transforming culture for sustainable competitive advantage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In today's fast-paced and turbulent global economy, the topic of risk management has gained significant interest in the business and academic world. However, in practice, risk management remains rather underdeveloped and ...
Applying an enterprise architecting framework to design enterprise sales and operations planning
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Raytheon Company, a leader in aerospace and defense, has experienced tremendous growth through mergers and acquisitions. In particular, the company's Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business unit was largely formed through ...
Restoring product focus across the value stream through organizational restructuring
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Businesses take deliberate action to change their internal context when managers believe that better performance lies beyond the capabilities of assets in their present configuration. A typical course of action is ...
Using visual analytics to drive lean behavior in program management office
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Raytheon recently won a large order for one of its programs (Program X) leading to a doubling of monthly production. With a relatively larger order, Raytheon reduced the acquisition unit price to the customer. Thus, there ...
Standards as interdependent artifacts : the case of the Internet
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
This thesis has explored a new idea: viewing standards as interdependent artifacts and studying them with network analysis tools. Using the set of Internet standards as an example, the research of this thesis includes the ...
Strategic inventory management in an aerospace supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
This paper introduces multiple methods to set and optimize inventory levels. These methods are then classified based on the complexity involved to implement them. As an organization develops a deeper understanding of ...
Leveraging global operations innovation to create sustainable competitive advantage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
High fixed costs and the emergence of globalization have forced traditional domestic automotive mass producers to the brink of bankruptcy. This thesis focuses on the global growth strategy of a Tier 1 automotive supplier ...
Inventory optimization in a retail multi-echelon environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
The objective of the study is to find an optimal inventory distribution in a retail three-echelon environment, consisting of a supplier, a DC, and stores. An inventory model is built by replicating the echelons' periodic, ...