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Strategic raw material inventory optimization 

Vacha, Robin L. (Robin Lee) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The production of aerospace grade titanium alloys is concentrated in a relatively small number of producers. The market for these materials has always been cyclical in nature. During periods of high demand, metal producers ...
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Lean manufacturing in a semiconductor environment : production leveling 

Subramanian, Nima (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Intel Corporation's Fab17 located at Hudson, MA underwent a large scale manufacturing ramp-up, increasing its production volume by over 50%. As a result of this manufacturing ramp-up, the factory is faced with various ...
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Managing forecast variability in a build-to-order environment 

Einhorn, Marshall (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In any production environment, managing demand variability is a delicate balancing act. Firms must constantly weigh potential obsolescence costs of unused inventory (should sales not materialize) against potential expedite ...
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Technology development productivity : case studies in technology transition 

Taplett, Amanda Kingston (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Development of new technology is critical to the growth and success of technology-driven companies. New technology is generated in a number of ways, one of the most important being the company's own internal research and ...
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Forecasting and strategic inventory placement for gas turbine aftermarket spares 

Simmons, Joshua T. (Joshua Thomas) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis addresses the problem of forecasting demand for Life Limited Parts (LLPs) in the gas turbine engine aftermarket industry. It is based on work performed at Pratt & Whitney, a major producer of turbine engines. ...
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Implementing variation risk management during product development 

Padgalskas, Nicholas (Nicholas Keith) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
All manufactured systems exhibit some degree of variation. Manufacturing organizations should be aware of those parameters whose variation will impact product performance and customer satisfaction. Such parameters are ...
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Utilization of visual metrics to drive intended performance 

Wolbert, Daniel (Daniel Joseph) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In recent years the American industrial landscape has undergone tremendous change as companies have worked to adopt Lean practices. This transformation has been difficult, but necessary, as American companies work to remain ...
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Total cost model for making sourcing decisions 

Morita, Mark, M.B.A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis develops a total cost model based on the work done during a six month internship with ABB. In order to help ABB better focus on low cost country sourcing, a total cost model was developed for sourcing decisions. ...
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Process improvements during production ramp-up 

Chew, Ryan W. (Ryan Wayne) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Raytheon Company is currently ramping up production radars for a fighter aircraft. This product is doubling production in the next year to meet customer demand; however, the program has not been able to meet the current ...
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Developing flexibility in assembly environments 

Dolak, Eric J (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Manufacturing flexibility has been a topic of interest for both researchers and practitioners for several decades. Despite the amount of attention that flexibility receives, it remains a nebulous concept to those in industry ...
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AuthorChew, Ryan W. (Ryan Wayne) (1)Dolak, Eric J (1)Einhorn, Marshall (1)Frauenberger, Douglas H (1)Harper, Justin A., 1975- (1)Morita, Mark, M.B.A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1)Padgalskas, Nicholas (Nicholas Keith) (1)Simmons, Joshua T. (Joshua Thomas) (1)Subramanian, Nima (1)Taplett, Amanda Kingston (1)... View MoreDepartment
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