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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)
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 ...
Integrating the value chain : a step-by-step approach for creating a world-class supply chain for Kodak professional digital cameras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Manufacturers of electronic equipment today face a new competitive battle. This battle does not just focus on the most efficient methods of production, but also the effectiveness of the entire supply chain. The next ...
Development of a decision framework and a knowledge management system for make/buy determinations in manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This thesis describes a process for managing manufacturing sourcing decisions for final products and specifically addresses the Make/Buy issue. Background information describes the steps undertaken to develop this process, ...
Minimum cost decision for the tradeoff between finished goods inventory and product capacity
(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, ...
Throughput improvement initiatives in an automotive assembly plant body shop
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
In most manufacturing environments, the closer you get to the production floor, the shorter and shorter becomes the reference time frame ... down to the order of minutes and seconds. Much time is devoted to dealing with ...