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Long range planning of biologics process development and clinical trial material supply process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
This thesis investigates the feasibility of using a complex model with a Monte Carlo simulation model to forecast the financial, personnel, and manufacturing capacity resources needed for biologic drug development. Accurate ...
A proposed approach to assess supply chain risks to meet the new challenges in the Defense industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Department of Defense (DoD) had doubled its planned investments in new weapon systems from about $700 billion in 2001 to nearly $1.4 trillion in 2006. Despite the technical superiority of its weapon systems, DoD's weapon ...
Sustainable approach to achieving energy efficiency in manufacturing operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Energy management in industrial facilities is becoming increasingly popular as firms attempt to become more environmentally responsible and reduce cost by improving operational efficiency. Raytheon is a leader in their ...
Developing a data-driven approach for improving operating room scheduling processes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
In the current healthcare environment, the cost of delivering patient care is an important concern for hospitals. As a result, healthcare organizations are being driven to maximize their existing resources, both in terms ...
Inventory optimization model for NIKE's long lifecycle highly seasonal replenishment products
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Currently, demand and inventory planners at NIKE Always Available (NIKE's replenishment business) experience difficulty in managing long-lifecycle highly-seasonal products like soccer equipment and fleece apparel. Very ...
Financial costs and benefits of sourcing from factories with different risk profiles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Li & Fung is the leading consumer goods design, development, sourcing and logistics company for global retailers and brands. Its networks cover over 15,000 suppliers and 300 offices and distribution centers in 40 economies ...
Predicting adequacy of supplier responses for multi-year government contracts based on supplier performance metrics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Aerospace Company X (ACX) is a designer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace systems and its primary customer is the United States Government (USG). In order to reduce cost and minimize risk, both parties have embraced ...
A method for selecting and sequencing enterprise software to improve high-volume new product introduction performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Powerful software exists to help consumer electronics enterprises manage complex product lifecycles and improve the speed with which they introduce new products to the market. While significant research exists to inform ...
Communication options for protection and control device in Smart Grid applications
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Increasing use of electricity, interest in renewable energy sources, and need for a more reliable power grid system are some of the many drivers for the concept of the Smart Grid technology. In order to achieve these goals, ...
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 ...