Search
Now showing items 1-9 of 9
Improving lead time setting and on-time delivery commitments under uncertain supply conditions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
As Dell seeks to continually improve customer experience, the company is identifying new and innovative ways to improve on-time delivery. Inventory shortages that occur prior to production account for approximately 35% of ...
Improving online demand forecast using novel features in website data : a case study at Zara
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
The challenge of improving retail inventory customer service level while reducing costs is common across many retailers. This problem is typically addressed through efficient supply chain operations. This thesis discusses ...
Investigating and prototyping a connected device strategy and solution for industrial equipment manufacturers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Shape Technologies makes industrial waterjet equipment that is purchased and used by customers to process a variety of materials (ranging from metal to food). To date the company has not invested in connecting their machines ...
Fulfillment algorithm for integrating stock between brick and mortar and E-commerce
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
This thesis proposes a novel fulfillment algorithm which maximizes profits and customer experience through optimal distribution in a multi-period setting for a set of shipping locations that includes both stores and ...
Separating signal from noise : material demand forecasting and network simulation in a multi-echelon supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Mismatches between forecasted and actual demand, for construction, repair and maintenance work in a regulated utility, is a growing risk for the performance of the supply chain. High target service levels and high levels ...
Disaggregation of residential home energy via non-intrusive load monitoring for energy savings and targeted demand response
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Residential energy disaggregation is a process by which the power usage of a home is broken down into the consumption of individual appliances. There are a number of different methods to perform energy disaggregation, from ...
Inbound supply chain optimization with ship-mode variation in a fixed-capacity fulfillment center
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
each of the past two years. In order to scale with expected continued sales growth, Amazon has been investing heavily in its inbound supply chain, where product is received and allocated to various nodes, with cross-dock ...
Reagent usage optimization In high volume diagnostics testing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Company X provides healthcare diagnostics testing services. The company competes in the market by providing cost effective, short turn-around-time (TAT) solutions and a large variety of test selections. Reducing operating ...
Next generation commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul capacity planning and gap analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
A critical element in maintaining engine safety and in providing post-production service and support of a commercial aircraft engine is the complete worldwide network of maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities. Matching ...