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Evaluation of drying technologies for storage and shipment of recombinant protein drug substance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
With growing markets and increasing pipelines, biotechnology companies face a supply chain challenge to manufacture and distribute products using economically feasible methods that protect protein integrity. Adequate storage ...
The role of assessment in a lean transformation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
When starting the journey to become a Lean company, companies commonly face the problem of understanding how to manage a Lean transformation. Often times, the first step in managing a Lean transformation is to understand ...
Supply chain strategy for a compressed flow-time retrofitting manufacturing process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In today's competitive environment, a compressed flow-time enables companies to present a strong value proposition especially for products with a high asset value. In a retrofitting manufacturing process the state of ...
Supplier relationship management best practices applied to the manufacture of a helicopter airframe in China
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Sikorsky's recently begun program to manufacture the S-76 helicopter airframe at a supplier in China is examined as a case study of supplier relationship management. Best practices and key principles from the literature ...
Developing vehicle routing and outbound fulfillment systems for an E-grocery company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This paper outlines areas for improvement within the outbound fulfillment network of an emerging online grocery ("e-grocery") company offering home delivery to the customer. In particular, the research focuses on developing ...
Using value stream mapping to improve forging processes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Value stream mapping is a technique that uses icons to map the flow of product through a manufacturing system. These icons are aided by summary statistics to further detail the specific manufacturing system. The value ...
Implementation of functional build in the vehicle development and launch process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Prior to production of an automotive assembly, the individually fabricated components must be validated or "tuned in" in order to produce an acceptable assembly. This validation or tune in process must be done before the ...
An application of lean principles within a semiconductor manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Intel Corporation's Fab 23 is committed to implementing lean manufacturing to reduce their production cycle times and cost. This thesis is focused around the development of the principles of lean that are most relevant to ...
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 ...
Technology development productivity : case studies in technology transition
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Development of new technology is critical to the growth and success of technology-driven companies. New technology is generated in a number of ways, one of the most important being the company's own internal research and ...