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Transforming data into information to control and improve a ribbon bonding process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
In a complex production process attached to every unit are considerable quantities of data that provide many details regarding process performance. On many occasions, although this data is collected in a database or in ...
Collaborative design for supply chain : including strategic and tactical supply-chain considerations in product design & development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
The development and implementation of process control strategy on a vehicle launch
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
This thesis delves into the strategic and organizational challenges of implementing process control plans for a vehicle launch. The author explores the development and implementation of process control plans employing lean ...
Lean manufacturing in a semiconductor environment : production leveling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Intel Corporation's Fab17 located at Hudson, MA underwent a large scale manufacturing ramp-up, increasing its production volume by over 50%. As a result of this manufacturing ramp-up, the factory is faced with various ...
A process for improving early life failure response
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Strategies for manufacturing low volume semiconductor products in a high volume manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
The rapid growth of the digital communications market has prompted several large semiconductor manufacturers, including Intel Corporation, to begin the design and manufacture of communication ICs. The communications ICs ...
Developing a circumstance-based innovation strategy for a midsized aerospace manufacturer : fostering intrapreneurship, opening boundaries, and seeding disruption
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
This thesis derives a seven-stage methodology and presents a case study for developing an actionable innovation strategy for manufacturing firms. The methodology is based around a careful examination of their firm's ...
Application of variation risk management processes in commercial aircraft design and manufacture
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Companies and academics have known for many years that reducing variation in production processes can decrease production cost, increase product quality, and have substantial impact on overall profitability. Tools to help ...
Lean principles, behaviors and implementation strategies for the automotive product design and development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
This thesis applies lean enterprise principles to the product development process at Ford Motor Company. Based on an internship, the author conducted a detailed study of three Ford product development sub-processes: head ...
Managing forecast variability in a build-to-order environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In any production environment, managing demand variability is a delicate balancing act. Firms must constantly weigh potential obsolescence costs of unused inventory (should sales not materialize) against potential expedite ...