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Predictive storm damage modeling and optimizing crew response to improve storm response operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Utility infrastructures are constantly damaged by naturally occurring weather. Such damage results in customer service interruption and repairs are necessary to return the system to normal operation. In most cases these ...
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 ...
Supply chain network design to minimize total landed cost
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
In recent years, markets and supply chains have become increasingly global in nature. Increased competition has driven the need for more efficient and cost-effective supply chain strategies and production methods. Firms ...
Improving inbound visibility through shipment arrival modeling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Amazon's desire to provide the "Earth's largest selection" comes at a tremendous cost. In addition to managing the orders for thousands of vendors/suppliers and millions of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), Amazon must keep track ...
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 ...
Device-oriented telecommunications customer call center demand forecasting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Verizon Wireless maintains a call center infrastructure employing more than 15,000 customer care representatives across the United States. The current resource management process requires a lead time of several months to ...