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Information management using Web 2.0 technology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Web 2.0, the ultimate platform for tacit based knowledge work has finally arrived. User driven, collaborative platform based tools including wikis, web mash-ups, discussion boards, linkage based search engines, and tagging ...
Estimation of system assembly and test manufacturing yields through product complexity normalization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Cisco Systems, Inc. (Cisco) has recently adopted Six Sigma as the main platform to drive quality improvements in its manufacturing operations. A key component of the improvement strategy is the ability to define appropriate ...
Spray drying as part of the continuous manufacturing value proposition at Novartis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Novartis Technical Operations is considering a complete overhaul of their manufacturing processes. To date, all drugs have been made by using a batch process. In an attempt to lower costs, Novartis is evaluating moving ...
Developing a process for supply chain risk management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
In today's competitive markets, companies look for any advantage they can build over their competitors. A number of companies recognize that supply chain excellence is an opportunity to create such an advantage. A superior ...
Stock level optimization at the distribution center through improved supply management practices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis focuses on an inventory and supply management improvement project at Inditex, SA Corporation. Inditex has experienced a higher percentage increase in inventory than in sales over the past few years. As a ...
Managing maintenance costs of pharmaceutical research and development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Drug Discovery is a race to be the first to patent a drug that meets a significant medical need in the world. Many pharmaceutical companies are now using automation extensively to improve consistency and aid personnel in ...
Evaluating an ocean shipment strategy within Dell's direct model supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
In 2007, Dell made the decision to make another attempt at selling computers through the retail channel in an effort to stimulate growth. Dell has been extremely successful in the direct channel and they are now trying to ...
Improving customer service contact root-cause analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
When a customer calls or e-mails customer service, a customer service agent will diagnose the issue, render a solution, and then wrap-up the call or e-mail. For many customer service departments, this wrap-up process ...
Lean principle application in an automotive product development process with special emphasis on peer reviews
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Global Automotive, a large US based, global manufacturer of automobiles, has made significant gains in manufacturing competitiveness, in part through application of a lean manufacturing approach to high volume assembly. A ...
Enabling cultural shifts : an enterprise approach toward lean thinking
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The Supply Planning Operations team, in a large manufacturing firm, faced a future where their complexity of scope was increasing without an increase in resource levels. As an effort to improve both efficiency and effectively ...