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Extracting product opportunities from intellectual property portfolios : from patent to product idea
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Companies and research institutes maintain large intellectual property portfolios, which are considered company assets and require significant investments to maintain. This thesis looks at the potential to extract value ...
Determining appropriate levels of robotic automation in commercial aircraft nacelle assembly
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
This thesis examines the application of reconfigurable industrial robotics in the assembly of the engine nacelle inlet for a commercial aircraft. In addition to addressing the achievable level of automation, this thesis ...
Complexity cost quantification and modeling for strategic portfolio management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
This project explores portfolio management and planning through effectively reducing complexity within operations. We apply this to a major healthcare company (referred to as Company X). The anticipated launch of new ...
Priority queuing for raw material receiving
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
The Amgen Manufacturing Ltd. facility in Juncos, Puerto Rico faces a challenge encountered by manufacturers across industries: How can they make the best use of their existing resources? As production volume and product ...
Forecasting linehaul transit times & on time delivery probability using quantile regression forests
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
with delays on the road and variabilities introduced by the major participants in the process, ie: distribution centers, drivers, etc. These sources of variability also make it difficult to measure the impact changes in ...
Practical example of developing and implementing an optimization & scenario planning tool
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
There is significant complexity facing the Global Footwear Planning team when sourcing production, especially for sandals. The challenges include increasing manufacturing costs coupled with a changing tariff landscape and ...
Stealth dicing characterization, optimization, integration, and operations management for ultra-thin stacked memory dies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
This dissertation presents original work in the development of multi-strata subsurface infrared (1.342 [mu]m) nanosecond pulsed laser die singulation (stealth dicing) to enable defect-free ultra-thin stacked memory dies. ...
Crystal ball planning for analytics implementation in Singapore
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Amgen is building a new drug substance manufacturing site in Singapore (ASM). This project identified and mitigated the risks associated with implementing analytical technologies to facilitate the design and implementation ...
Modeling and analysis of commercial finished goods inventory
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
As the commoditization of the PC market erodes product margins, increasing emphasis is placed on cost optimization within the supply chain. One critical component of this is the financial impact of inventory policies and ...
Modeling neuroscience patient flow and inpatient bed management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) experiences consistently high demand for its more than 900 inpatient beds. On an average weekday, the hospital admits about 220 patients, with the emergency department (ED) and the ...