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Encoding, application and association of radio frequency identification tags on high speed manufacturing lines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
One of the entry points of radio frequency identification technology in supply chain applications is at the manufacturing line, after production, as packaged goods leave for the next link of the network of suppliers, ...
An analysis of reverse logistics technology and service for hi-tech industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
This thesis provides a method for hi-tech companies to evaluate reverse logistic software and services. To clarify what is reverse logistics, the definition and features of reverse logistics are first introduced. The reasons ...
Application of real options to reverse logistics process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
In this thesis, real options are used to identify the optimal model for the reverse logistics process of a technology company in the circuit board business. Currently, customers return defective boards and the company ...
A system dynamics approach to supplier partnership management in supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
To be competitive and quick-to-market in today's global marketplace, Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) providers should focus on their core competencies, partnership relationships and continuous improvements. As ...
How regional authorities can achieve economic development through investments in the logistics sector
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Lessons for how a regional authority should develop its logistics sector are learned through case studies on four areas (section 2). In addition, a "logistics attractiveness" ranking framework is developed and applied ...
Transportation resource scheduling in food retail industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The objective of this thesis is to find an appropriate analytical method for scheduling the daily driver tasks in the grocery industry. The goal is to maximize driver utilization. A "Bin-packing" approach is employed to ...
Third party logistics : an analysis of the feasibility and contexts of strategic relationships
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
An important topic in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry is the extent to which customers view 3PL services as pure-commodities to be re-bid. The trend towards commoditization has been one of the causes for current ...
Creating comparative advantages in the E-commerce industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
A myriad of electronic retailers are contending in a battle to guard their established territories in cyberspace. Many of them are desperately searching for the key to sustainable growth and profitability as the struggle ...
Planning coordinated loads to facilitate centralized dispatching in the grocery industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
As economies grow and companies seek increasing market shares, they must also build the infrastructure within their organization to support that growth. In the grocery business in particular, there are many challenges ...
A framework for business process integration to achieve fulfillment excellence
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Process integration has become more and more important in today's world where companies' supply chains have become more complex. Companies around the world are beginning to realize the importance of integrating their supply ...