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Application of multiple information sources to prediction of engine time on-wing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
The maintenance and operation of commercial turbofan engines relies upon an understanding of the factors which contribute to engine degradation from the operational mission, environment and maintenance procedures. A multiple ...
Prediction and optimization techniques to streamline surgical scheduling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Abstract We have created a set of decision support tools to streamline the surgical case scheduling process by allowing surgical wait list cases (elective cases that cannot be assigned a slot on the operating room schedule ...
Systems thinking applied to automation and workplace safety
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This thesis presents the results of a study to compare Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), a hazard analysis methodology based on a new model of accident causation called Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes ...
A multi-axis approach to complexity management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
A high degree of complexity exists in the product, processes, organization and supply chain at HIGHVOLT Prüftechnik GmbH, subsidiary of Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen. The current state complexity results from unique market ...
Developing a component reuse strategy for space launch vehicles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Launch vehicle hardware is traditionally very expensive to design, develop, produce and certify, because it must operate in extreme environments with high reliability. The result is that most hardware for NASA-funded launch ...
Analysis of urban air transportation operational constraints and customer value attributes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is a concept that proposes to provide short-range transportation solutions that enable customers to travel point-to-point more quickly than they can today using cars or public transportation. The ...
Designing for cost In an aerospace company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Companies take different approaches, and achieve different degrees of implementation, in designing products for cost. This thesis discusses Target Costing and its application at The Boeing Company. Target Costing is a ...
A process for improving long-term production planning
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
This project presents improvements to the business process used to generate the Sikorsky five-year production scheduling plan that is a central coordinating process for company operations. Recommendations will improve the ...
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 ...
Value chain concept for power electronics based products
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Integration of renewable energy, general decentralization of generating power and a high degree of automation may trigger a technological change in grid infrastructure, away from electromechanical products and towards more ...