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The process of design for environment within global manufacturing companies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996)
Business strategy for power distribution equipment manufacturer in a deregulated electric power industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Investigating and prototyping a connected device strategy and solution for industrial equipment manufacturers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Shape Technologies makes industrial waterjet equipment that is purchased and used by customers to process a variety of materials (ranging from metal to food). To date the company has not invested in connecting their machines ...
Leveraging data for increased sustainability of products & factories
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Li & Fung is a supply chain leader in consumer goods specializing in apparel, beauty products, furnishings, household goods, health and toys. It employees more than 20,000 people and supplies material from 15,000 suppliers ...
Deployment of the Deere Production System in a primary manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Visual Sort Marker Digitization in Sort Center Operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
Companies worldwide recognize the importance of sustainability and are looking for ways to incorporate sustainable practices into their operations. Companies are looking to become more sustainable by reducing their carbon ...
Planogram Optimization in Support of Small Format Retail Inventory Management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
Target is in the midst of building its "stores-as-hubs" capabilities, relying on stores to support in-store shopping and serve as ecommerce fulfillment hubs. To execute this strategy, Target has further expanded its footprint ...
Towards Zero Defect Manufacturing in Multi-Stage Production Systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
Implementation of quality improvement methods in multi-stage production systems is essential to manage and quickly eliminate manufacturing quality defects. Many companies tend to prioritize production speed rather than ...
Enhancing Manufacturing Performance to Plan with Predictive Analytics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
Modern manufacturing requires meticulous planning to coordinate tightly wound supply chain activities in the face of disruption. This is especially true for automotive companies, which produce complex products at high ...
Estimating and Optimizing Throughput in an Aluminum Rolling Mill Using Capacity Modeling and Optimization Techniques
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
The aluminum industry has sustained continuous growth since 1975 and expects to continue this trend with the increased popularity of electric vehicles. With these forecasts in place and the current market conditions, ...