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Quantifying the source of reentrant line variability and the effects of processes standardization on tool availability variability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis quantifies the sensitivity of tool availability variability with respect to product throughput and examines how Intel's High Precision Maintenance initiative can be used to minimize these effects. Tools with ...
Improving on-time delivery performance through the implementation of lean supply chain management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Supply-chain strategies for MEMS-enabled products at ABB
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
MEMS (Micro-Electronic Mechanical Systems) is an emerging and promising technology. It offers the promise of unique competitive advantages to companies able master the difficulties associated with it. One of those difficulties ...
Reducing total fulfillment at costs at Amazon EU through network design optimization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
A key supply chain management issue encountered by any business requiring a distribution system is in designing its distribution network. A distribution network configuration has both direct and indirect ongoing effects ...
Application of stastical quality control to improve yields and rationalize testing in a low volume manufacturing facility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)
Improving reuse of semiconductor equipment through benchmarking, standardization, and automation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The 6D program at Intel® Corporation was set up to improve operations around capital equipment reuse, primarily in their semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The company was faced with a number of challenges, including ...
Improving the flexibility of the desktop PC supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Dell Inc. is a company headquartered in Round Rock, TX founded by entrepreneur Michael Dell in 1984. In its 20+ years of history, Dell has revolutionized the PC industry by deploying the "Dell Direct" model--eliminating ...
Managing and scheduling inbound material receiving at a distribution center
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
In any distribution system the processing of inbound material has significant indirect impact upon the customer experience. The inbound process encompasses all the steps to get a product into the distribution center (DC). ...
Applying an analytical framework to production process improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
As the medium voltage switchgear industry moves from air insulated to gas insulated technology, Siemens Frankfurt factory is introducing a new gas insulated product line that will improve their relative market position. ...
Centralization of manufacturing processes at a major automotive OEM
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Ford is moving from decentralized control of manufacturing processes to centralized control. Prior to this centralization effort, product development occurred as a central function, but individual plants were largely allowed ...