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Cross-channel predictive analytics for retail distribution decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Distribution demand forecasting at Zara currently considers historical sales of products modified by expert knowledge inputs in an algorithm developed to calculate the shipment required to meet demand for the next sales ...
Network methods for inventory management in capacity constrained retail stores
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Zara leads the fast-fashion industry introducing over 12,000 unique items per year [5], selling in over 2,000 stores and generating rch16091 [British pound symbol]11.6 Bn in yearly sales [8]. Critical to this success, ...
Gamification as a means of improving performance in human operator processes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
The Amazon fulfillment center network is the backbone of Amazon's e-commerce business. To achieve higher efficiency and lower cost, Amazon invests heavily in robotic technology. In some buildings, robots automatically store ...
Modeling and analysis of commercial finished goods inventory
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
As the commoditization of the PC market erodes product margins, increasing emphasis is placed on cost optimization within the supply chain. One critical component of this is the financial impact of inventory policies and ...
A costing model to assess customer profitability within Li & Fung
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
As the leading consumer goods design, development, sourcing and logistics company, Li & Fung Limited (Li & Fung) supplies high-volume, time-sensitive consumer goods for global retailers and brands. One of Li & Fung's ...
Application of artificial intelligence techniques for root cause analysis of customer support calls
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Dell Technologies seeks to use the advancements in the field of artificial intelligence to improve its products and services. This thesis aims to implement artificial intelligence techniques in the context of Dell's Client ...
Point-of-sale demand forecasting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Nike Always Available (AA) is a significant global business unit within Nike that allows retail customers to purchase athletic essentials at weekly replenishment intervals and 95% availability. However, demand fluctuations ...
Analysis of asset health : an approach to monitoring and diagnostics for medium voltage circuit breakers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
The Medium Voltage Electric Industry is a very conservative and risk adverse sector that has undergone very little change in the past 30 years when compared to other technologically dependent activities; this reality is ...
Improving ICU patient flow through discrete-event simulation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the largest hospital in New England and a national leader in care delivery, teaching, and research, operates ten Intensive Care Units (ICUs), including the 20-bed Ellison 4 Surgical ...
Product-level Bill of Material Development Methodology : process implementation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Cisco Systems maintains its leading position in the IP network equipment market through continual innovation and release of new products. In order to manage these new product introductions, the Product Operations group ...