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Characterization of the cost of forecast error in a complex supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
The importance of forecast accuracy is increasing in the semiconductor industry due to two compounding factors. The complexity of the manufacturing process is increasing which causes manufacturing cycle times to increase ...
Production/inventory policies for a parallel machine manufacturing system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Decision elements in the design of a consumer electronics assembly plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Developing a framework for international outsourcing in the commerical aircraft industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Using forecast variability and risk pooling to determine optimal safety stock levels within a supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Bay Networks, like other high tech companies whose competitive advantage lies in the design of their products, has moved to a manufacturing model that relies heavily on outsourcing. Almost all the components of its products, ...
Matching company growth to skill adaptation levels
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Analysis of a manufacturing and distribution system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
An analysis of engine assembly and component production behavior
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This study analyses the information and material flow through a component manufacturing and turbine engine assembly system. The intent of this work was to understand the inefficiencies associated with the current system, ...
An inventory planning methodology for a semiconductor manufacturer with significant sources of variability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The research and thesis focus on the development and implementation of a data-driven inventory and production planning methodology for the Eastman Kodak Company's Microelectronics Technology Division (MID). The thesis gives ...
Use of competitive benchmarking information to improve equipment utilization and throughput in a semiconductor manufacturing system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The use of contract manufacturers is becoming more common in the semiconductor industry. These foundries. as they are known in the industry, focus their efforts on achieving operational excellence in order to manufacture ...