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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 ...
An approach to sourcing optimization at a high volume soft drink manufacturer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) is the world's largest manufacturer, seller, and distributor of carbonated and non-carbonated Pepsi-Cola beverages. The supply chain network in the United States consists of 52 plants, over ...
Synchronous manufacturing : implementing "pull" production in a job shop environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In a recent contract, CVN 78, Northrop Grumman Corporation has been experiencing significant pressure from the Navy to reduce cost in the design and construction of the new nuclear aircraft carrier class. Furthermore, the ...
Implementing pull production within an aerospace assembly operation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
This thesis presents a detailed analysis of lean implementation at Hamilton Sundstrand, a global supplier of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. The main objective of the internship was to convert ...
Business expansion and lean transformation for helicopter blade shop
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Sikorsky Aircraft is undergoing a lean transformation as its helicopter blade line is relocated from Stratford to Site B. Value Stream Mapping is a vital tool to eliminate sources of waste in the existing blade shop and ...
Capturing value from Item Unique Identification (IUID)
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The Department of Defense has issued a mandate aimed at improving its capabilities in determining the location, value, quantity, and condition of government assets. The mandate requires marking specified assemblies and ...
Multi-scale inventory balancing in an extended global supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Dell is a well-known consumer electronics manufacturer that has experienced astounding rates of revenue growth since its inception in 1984. Regarded as a supply chain innovator, Dell has attained success through ...
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 ...
Lean manufacturing in a semiconductor environment : use of variation analysis to focus continuous improvement efforts
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Intel's FAB 17 (F17), in an effort to remain competitive and reduce production cycle time, recently committed to adopt lean manufacturing as their approach to continuous improvement. To aid in this effort, the factory staff ...