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Evaluating end-of-life strategies for decommissioned semiconductor facilities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997)
This thesis studies the life-cycle of semiconductor facilities and the potential roles that they may play once they reach the end of their life. Specifically, the author's findings are based on studies associated with the ...
The soft side of the Toyata production system is the hard side
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
This thesis analyzes the challenges associate with the rollout of the Toyota Production System (TPS) in a US vinyl extrusion plant. There is a cursory explanation of some of the Technical aspects of TPS, and implementation ...
Application of manufacturing tools in the DNA sequencing process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Globally dispersed teams at General Motors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
A literature review was done to understand how different authors and researchers view collaboration and teamwork. In addition, interviews were conducted with a cross section of members of teams operating globally within ...
Using forecast variability and risk pooling to determine optimal safety stock levels within a supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Bay Networks, like other high tech companies whose competitive advantage lies in the design of their products, has moved to a manufacturing model that relies heavily on outsourcing. Almost all the components of its products, ...
Analysis of a manufacturing and distribution system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Matching company growth to skill adaptation levels
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Characterization of the cost of forecast error in a complex supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
The importance of forecast accuracy is increasing in the semiconductor industry due to two compounding factors. The complexity of the manufacturing process is increasing which causes manufacturing cycle times to increase ...
An analysis of engine assembly and component production behavior
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This study analyses the information and material flow through a component manufacturing and turbine engine assembly system. The intent of this work was to understand the inefficiencies associated with the current system, ...