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Prioritization and integration of lean initiatives with theory of constraints
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The principles of lean manufacturing have taken hold in a number of manufacturing firms as a means of achieving operational excellence through continuous improvement. Womack and Jones have suggested a generalized process ...
Enterprise level value stream mapping and analysis for aircraft carrier components
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Northrop Grumman Newport News is committed to implementing lean on the enterprise level. This thesis is focused around work toward creating a global, high-level information and material value stream map for a specified ...
Lean manufacturing system design and value stream management in a high-mix, low-volume environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Value Stream Mapping is a powerful tool for identifying sources of waste and for creating the vision for the future state of a production system. As a management tool, however, it lacks in specific focus of roles, ...
Applications of color powder paint in the automotive industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Both color keyed and color specific liquid primers have been used successfully in automotive paint application, reducing the use of costly topcoat materials. Generally, color keyed primer is close in color to the topcoat ...
Developing strategies to capture value from emerging technologies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The development of fundamentally new technology requires companies to carefully consider how they intend to profit from the commercialization of their ideas. Because companies pursuing disruptive innovations require new ...
A study of the Mighty Motors operating system : making sustainable improvements at a powertrain manufacturing facility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Many manufacturing companies are developing their own production or operating system, particularly in an effort to duplicate the widely renowned Toyota Production System. Toyota has demonstrated its potential for improving ...
Using value stream mapping to improve forging processes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Value stream mapping is a technique that uses icons to map the flow of product through a manufacturing system. These icons are aided by summary statistics to further detail the specific manufacturing system. The value ...
Implementation of functional build in the vehicle development and launch process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Prior to production of an automotive assembly, the individually fabricated components must be validated or "tuned in" in order to produce an acceptable assembly. This validation or tune in process must be done before the ...
Addressing equipment set-up time and manufacturing cost through real time inline inspection in tantalum wire manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
For this study, a novel wire inspection system was developed to detect surface defects and monitor diameter real-time during the final wire drawing operation. Throughout his work, it was proven that the new inspection ...
Strategic cost management in a global supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
In the face of an economic downturn, cost has become a focal point of supply chain management. Cost management is increasingly being recognized as a vital core competency needed for survival. As companies transition from ...