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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 ...
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 ...
improving contact lens manufacturing through cost modeling and batch production scheduling optimization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
J&J Vision Care (JJVC) uses production scheduling methods that are not fully optimized, causing over-production of certain SKUs, and reducing capacity for other SKUs on backorder. This makes planning a weekly run-schedule ...
Predictive earthquake damage modeling for natural gas distribution infrastructure
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) operates and maintains 48,000 miles of natural gas pipeline, serving over 4.3 million customer accounts. Along with water, electric power, and transportation services, these ...
Oral drug delivery as an alternative to needle-based injection for large molecules : an assessment of the field & evaluation of high-priority technologies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Oral delivery of large molecules is widely considered the "holy grail" of drug delivery, but attempts to achieve this within the past century have been met with a lack of success, confounded by low bioavailability. Novel ...
An inventory planning methodology for a semiconductor manufacturer with significant sources of variability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The research and thesis focus on the development and implementation of a data-driven inventory and production planning methodology for the Eastman Kodak Company's Microelectronics Technology Division (MID). The thesis gives ...
Use of competitive benchmarking information to improve equipment utilization and throughput in a semiconductor manufacturing system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The use of contract manufacturers is becoming more common in the semiconductor industry. These foundries. as they are known in the industry, focus their efforts on achieving operational excellence in order to manufacture ...
Integrating the value chain : a step-by-step approach for creating a world-class supply chain for Kodak professional digital cameras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Manufacturers of electronic equipment today face a new competitive battle. This battle does not just focus on the most efficient methods of production, but also the effectiveness of the entire supply chain. The next ...
Development of a decision framework and a knowledge management system for make/buy determinations in manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This thesis describes a process for managing manufacturing sourcing decisions for final products and specifically addresses the Make/Buy issue. Background information describes the steps undertaken to develop this process, ...