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Unlocking DC throughput capacity through improved flow
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
The large multi-channel apparel distribution center was built as a purely wholesale building in the 1900s. With distribution becoming more complex due to e-commerce and smaller orders for more frequent replenishment, the ...
Predicting surgical inpatients' discharges at Massachusetts General Hospital
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
In the last few years, MGH has grappled with severe bed capacity management problems. As a result, delays occur in delivering the patient to the right bed at the right time, hindering patient care. One of the root causes ...
An improved reliability assessment of a modular robot controller
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Modular industrial robot systems are well suited for high performance-accuracy, repeatability and speed, or shorter cycle times. Additionally, modular architecture supports flexibility. Modular robot systems are easily ...
Inbound supply chain optimization with ship-mode variation in a fixed-capacity fulfillment center
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
each of the past two years. In order to scale with expected continued sales growth, Amazon has been investing heavily in its inbound supply chain, where product is received and allocated to various nodes, with cross-dock ...
Using predictive analytics to address risk in complex supply chains
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Li & Fung (LF) is a global supply chain manager for consumer product brands and retailers. Worldwide, LF contracts with over 13,000 factories. Frequently, these factories experience incidents, which are internally defined ...
Improving design and manufacturing performance through advanced visualization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Visualization technology is advancing at an impressive rate, and Raytheon is investing heavily in the technology to improve product performance and manufacturability. Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) has recently upgraded ...
Reagent usage optimization In high volume diagnostics testing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Company X provides healthcare diagnostics testing services. The company competes in the market by providing cost effective, short turn-around-time (TAT) solutions and a large variety of test selections. Reducing operating ...
Augmenting drug process development capacity through applications of lean principles and high throughput technology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
The long development lead time and high R&D costs for biologics drugs makes it imperative to eliminate delays and inefficiencies. Limited process development capacity can lead to delays in the availability of life-saving ...
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 ...
Next generation commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul capacity planning and gap analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
A critical element in maintaining engine safety and in providing post-production service and support of a commercial aircraft engine is the complete worldwide network of maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities. Matching ...