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Inventory reduction : applying a pull ordering system to a distribution business
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
This thesis is a description of an internship project at an aerospace parts distribution company. The goal of the project was to reduce inventory by applying a pull ordering system to the distributor's value chain. The ...
Stock level optimization at the distribution center through improved supply management practices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis focuses on an inventory and supply management improvement project at Inditex, SA Corporation. Inditex has experienced a higher percentage increase in inventory than in sales over the past few years. As a ...
Enabling manufacturing flexibility issue resolution in advanced vehicle development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Manufacturing Flexibility is a broad term used to describe a metric that can be measured in many different ways. Current industry experts agree that Flexibility is one of the key measures that will help the automotive ...
Evaluating an ocean shipment strategy within Dell's direct model supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
In 2007, Dell made the decision to make another attempt at selling computers through the retail channel in an effort to stimulate growth. Dell has been extremely successful in the direct channel and they are now trying to ...
Improving customer service contact root-cause analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
When a customer calls or e-mails customer service, a customer service agent will diagnose the issue, render a solution, and then wrap-up the call or e-mail. For many customer service departments, this wrap-up process ...
Cost modeling in the integrated supply chain strategic decision process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
This thesis is based on an internship at Honeywell Aerospace's Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Leadership division. This work focuses on the role and use of analytical cost models in the strategy development process. The ...
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 ...
Applicability of lean manufacturing and quick response manufacturing in a high-mix low-volume environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
As today's manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve costs and compete globally, many are turning to the philosophy of Lean Manufacturing as exemplified by the Toyota Production System. Lean is most successful when ...
The role of lean manufacturing principles and strategic alternatives in achieving business goals
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Lean Manufacturing is widely accepted as a proven method to achieve operational excellence. Many manufacturers undertake lean manufacturing implementations as a strategy to improve competitiveness and realize business ...
Application of critical chain principles to improve microprocessor technology ramps
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Across Intel's microprocessor production there exists high variability on new technology process tools meeting standard, installation and qualification (I/Q) schedule durations. To reduce project schedule variability and ...