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Deep learning for automated visual inspection of uncured rubber
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
This thesis proposes a data-driven approach to automate the visual inspection of uncured rubber tire assemblies. Images collected from a machine vision system are used to develop proof of concept predictive models to ...
Congestion reduction in the Emergency Department of Massachusetts General Hospital
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
The MGH Emergency Department (ED) and General Medicine Floor currently experience heavy patient volume and rising patient wait times, despite recent capacity expansions. While several projects have been piloted to divert ...
Modeling and economic evaluation of early stage clinical monoclonal antibody manufacturing using single use technology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
A critical cost driver in the product development process is the manufacturing of clinical trial material supplies. The clinical manufacturing process operates under similar regulatory burdens as commercial biopharmaceutical ...
Prime Pantry Optimization : a cost analysis and deep-dive in process improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Amazon's Prime Pantry is a specialty business that focuses on selling household goods such as toilet paper or bottled water. The business is a part of the consumables portfolio that has consistently met or exceeded forecasts. ...
Operational efficiency through resource planning optimization and work process improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
This thesis covers work done at National Grid to improve resource planning and the execution of pipeline construction and maintenance work carried out at the yards. Resource Planning, the art of picking the right jobs for ...
Cannibalization effects of products in Zara's stores and demand forecasting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Because of short product life cycles, large product offerings and fickle consumer tastes, product demand in the apparel retail industry is volatile and difficult to predict. It is also thought to be impacted significantly ...
A Framework for Analyzing Forecast Accuracy Metrics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Demand Planning forecasts at Nike, Inc. are used by many groups: Supply Planning/Materials Planning, Sourcing, Categories/Merchandising, Finance, S&OP, and Sales. These groups take forecasts as an input to make key decisions. ...
Analysis and productivity improvement of an automated material handling system through simulation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
As Amazon.com has grown, the company has invested in warehouse systems similar to those traditionally found in manufacturing. These systems are a complex and interconnected set of manned work processing stations linked ...
Methods for predicting inventory levels in a segmented retail supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Inventory is the largest asset on Nike's balance sheet-$3.9 Billion on May 3 1 st, 2014-and a key indicator of supply chain health. With new markets, products, and channels being added to Nike's sales portfolio each year, ...
Applying constraint-based theory to a complex aerospace manufacturing process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
A new airplane model is quickly ramping up in production rates, and in order to achieve the organizational targets and commitments, Flow Days, Unit Hours and Cycle Times must be reduced throughout the entire supply chain. ...