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A systems approach to reducing utility billing errors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Many methods for analyzing the possibility of errors are practiced by organizations who are concerned about safety and error prevention. However, in situations where the error occurrence is random and difficult to track, ...
Point-of-sale demand forecasting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Nike Always Available (AA) is a significant global business unit within Nike that allows retail customers to purchase athletic essentials at weekly replenishment intervals and 95% availability. However, demand fluctuations ...
Throughput optimization of multi-agent robotic automated warehouses
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
In 2003 Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics) introduced a new type material handling automation to the world. The system is based on the principle that the physical infrastructure that contains inventory should be mobile. ...
Size curve optimization for replenishment products
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Nike replenishment products (make to stock) are forecasted and planned at a style/color level and then disaggregated to a size level forecast through the use of a size curve. This method of forecasting and planning provides ...
A costing model to assess customer profitability within Li & Fung
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
As the leading consumer goods design, development, sourcing and logistics company, Li & Fung Limited (Li & Fung) supplies high-volume, time-sensitive consumer goods for global retailers and brands. One of Li & Fung's ...