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Applying enterprise architecting to the business acquisition process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Background: Since the 1980s, the pace and dollar value of acquisitions in the US have grown at an astounding rate (Hitt, Sirower). The benefits from many of these acquisitions are elusive, with 60% of recent acquisitions ...
Optimization of a fast-response distribution network
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Inditex is one of the world's largest fashion distributors, operating 3,100 stores in 64 countries; its brands currently include Zara, Pull and Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home and Kiddy's Class. ...
Technology development productivity : case studies in technology transition
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Development of new technology is critical to the growth and success of technology-driven companies. New technology is generated in a number of ways, one of the most important being the company's own internal research and ...
Forecasting and strategic inventory placement for gas turbine aftermarket spares
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis addresses the problem of forecasting demand for Life Limited Parts (LLPs) in the gas turbine engine aftermarket industry. It is based on work performed at Pratt & Whitney, a major producer of turbine engines. ...
Life cycle cost modeling of automotive paint systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Vehicle coating is an important component of automotive manufacturing. The paint shop constitutes the plurality of initial investment in an automotive assembly plant, consumes the majority of energy used in the plant's ...
Implementing variation risk management during product development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
All manufactured systems exhibit some degree of variation. Manufacturing organizations should be aware of those parameters whose variation will impact product performance and customer satisfaction. Such parameters are ...
Where India fits within Flextronics global supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This project focuses on Flextronics International manufacturing strategy regarding its global supply chain design, and its export strategy from India. It also focuses on the application of the Flextronics case to the ...
Utilization of visual metrics to drive intended performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In recent years the American industrial landscape has undergone tremendous change as companies have worked to adopt Lean practices. This transformation has been difficult, but necessary, as American companies work to remain ...
Establishing a virtual manufacturing environment for military robots
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Recent advances in the robotics industry have given the military an opportunity to capitalize on industry's innovation. Not only has core robotics technology improved but robotics manufacturing technology has also made ...
Total cost model for making sourcing decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis develops a total cost model based on the work done during a six month internship with ABB. In order to help ABB better focus on low cost country sourcing, a total cost model was developed for sourcing decisions. ...