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Demand forecast for short life cycle products : Zara case study
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The problem of optimally purchasing new products is common to many companies and industries. This thesis describes how this challenge was addressed at Zara, a leading retailer in the "fast fashion" industry. This thesis ...
Improving customer experience by better predicting revised delivery dates
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Historically, Dell has used a variety of methods to calculate a customer order's initial Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) and a subsequent Revised Delivery Date (RDD) as necessary. Multiple tools arose to meet diverse business ...
Optimization of downstream supply chain product flow based on an integrated cost-to-deliver perspective
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
As Boston Scientific's supply chain becomes more versatile in mixing their supply networks across divisions, there is new opportunity to re-optimize product flow downstream of manufacturing based on unique product attributes ...
Electricity sensors for resource efficiency and supply chain visibility in factories
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Cost pressures on factories and the growing movement towards sustainability are key motivations behind Li & Fung's (LF) drive towards innovation. Supply chain digitalization through initiatives such as the Internet of ...
Determining the optimal set of solutions for storage and conveyance of tools in a highly variable manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
In November 2013, Boeing launched a derivative of the 777 airplane, known as the 777X, which will be the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world when it enters service in 2020. In parallel with new airplane ...
New product introduction at a technology company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Company X is a defense contractor that has built its competitive advantage on superior product performance. Over the last 10 years, government contracts have been changing to include stricter manufacturing and cost ...
Process control implementation in a clinical manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Amgen is shifting certain drugs from traditional vial and syringe primary containers to more patient friendly delivery devices known as combination products. Combination products are defined by the combination of a medical ...
Improved supplier selection and cost management for globalized automotive production
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
For many manufacturing and automotive companies, traditional sourcing decisions rely on total landed cost models to determine the cheapest supplier. Total landed cost models calculate the cost to purchase a part plus all ...
Helicopter final assembly critical path analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Helicopter final assembly involves the installation of hundreds of components into the aircraft and takes thousands of man-hours. Meeting production targets such as total build days and total aircraft man-hours can be ...
Process improvement and inventory management using value stream mapping in a biopharmaceutical environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
This thesis describes the formulation of short-term and mid-term operational excellence strategies through the use of value stream mapping. It is shown that many interconnected issues form a backdrop for seemingly independent ...