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Root cause analysis and mitigation paths for persistent inventory shortages to an assembly area
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
The strategic alignment of a company impacts the culture of the organization, which in turn reinforces the strategic alignment. The corporate behavior resulting from the combination of alignment and culture determines the ...
Evaluating cost-reduction alternatives and low-cost sourcing opportunities for aerospace castings and forgings
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
As companies continue to outsource large portions of their manufacturing, managing costs in the supply chain is increasingly important in reducing overall costs and remaining competitive. Low-cost sourcing has become an ...
Improving producibility in aerospace engine manufacturing : process automation vs. process reengineering
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In any aerospace manufacturing operation, including Pratt & Whitney's Compression Systems Module Center, producibility problems can be major drivers of cost. Much of the literature focuses on design for manufacturability ...