Search
Now showing items 1-5 of 5
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 ...
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. ...
Process optimization in drug discovery
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Novartis is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, with their research headquarters (Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research) located in Cambridge MA. In this thesis, I explore Novartis's process for ...
Lean implementation across value stream in main rotor blade area
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The primary goal for this project was to help expand the existing capability of Sikorsky's main rotor blade business from raw material (titanium) through final assembly. The project helped to facilitate the ongoing lean ...
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 ...