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Collective intelligence at Enron during the California energy crisis : uncovering collaborative innovation networks using social network analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
As interaction takes place between individuals, relationships are formed and collaboration and innovation emerge. In this thesis I have applied Coolfarming (Gloor, 201 lb), a social network analysis method using Condor, a ...
A systems approach to U.S. Coast Guard cutter maintenance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has entered a unique period in its history marked by the aging of its legacy cutter fleet, the construction and integration of replacement cutters, tight fiscal constraints and the ...
Managing design changes using safety-guided design for a safety critical automotive system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
The use of software to control automotive safety critical functions, such as throttle, braking and steering has been increasing. The automotive industry has a need for safety analysis methods and design processes to ensure ...
Techno-economic analysis of jet fuel production from waste vegetable oil in Mexico
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
This thesis quantifies the economic feasibility of building and operating a biorefinery that converts waste vegetable oils into transportation fuels in Mexico. The hydroprocessing technology selected produces predominately ...
Predictive analytics for smart manufacturing : use and impact from a systems thinking perspective
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
The manufacturing industry has, recently, been facing tremendous challenges, including cost efficiency, system safety, and process automation, and manufacturing companies are required to adopt new technologies to keep ...
Establishing a new guideline for South Korea's Renewable Portfolio Standard
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) are the two most popular renewable energy regulations practiced around the world. The Feed-in Tariff mechanism is more popular in the European countries, while ...
Disruptive adaptability : a case study in a product development organization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Enhancing the practice of Product Development has been addressed in multiple works and published in documents of all kind ranging from theses and consultancy studies to papers in specialized journals. Regardless of the ...
Decentralized water treatment in urban India, and the potential impacts of reverse osmosis water purifiers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
The degrading water quality in India combined with reduced groundwater supplies and insufficient municipal water distribution has led to the adoption of household water purifiers across the country. These water purifiers ...
Identifying and influencing the essential elements of stakeholder engagement leading to the success of socially controversial projects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
At the heart of gaining stakeholder acceptance for any project, but especial socially controversial projects, is the need to build relationships and maintain a belief among stakeholders that the project's success is in the ...
Organizational processes analysis of product development in the automotive industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
This thesis provides an analysis of specific process phases associated with the vehicle components development process at Ford Motor Company. I will be using the Organizational Process as the foundation to explore opportunities ...