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Enabling process improvements through systems thinking
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Manufacturing organizations around the world strive to improve processes with varying degrees of realization. There is no right way or latest and greatest process that can guarantee success, therefore the approach, and not ...
A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) evaluation strategy for customer fulfillment centers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a wireless technology that can be used to track inventory labeled with microchip-embedded identifiers communicating passively with scanners without operator involvement. This ...
Enhancing efficiency in the evolving grocery supply chain through vendor integration
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
C&S Wholesale Grocers is a privately-held firm headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire. C&S is a leading low-cost, high-service procurement and distribution provider servicing grocery retailers, and is the second largest ...
Getting ahead in sourcing through benchmarking and system dynamic analysis : an aerospace industry perspective
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Sourcing and purchasing have received renewed attention recently as many supply chains challenge themselves to meet cost reduction goals. These challenges are especially apparent in the high-mix, low volume, and often ...
Advanced aerospace procurement models with sensitivity analysis and optimized demand allocation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The impact of the sourcing function on the profitability of U.S.-based manufacturing firms is more significant than ever. Today, the purchased component of the cost of goods sold for many firms is more than fifty-percent ...
Intelligent product placement strategies for Amazon.com's worldwide fulfillment centers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Online retail has radically changed traditional supply chain operations by providing a direct-to-consumer model that eliminates the need for traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores. With this new order, retailers have ...
Improving customer service level through centralized supply flexibility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
This thesis explores a combined application of Supply Chain Management theory for centralized and decentralized distribution systems and Customer Relationship Management techniques in data mining to solve the challenges ...
A three-pronged approach addressing capacity concerns in advanced turbine airfoil coatings
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Following the tragedies of 9/11 in the United States and the ensuing down years for the aerospace industry, there are now signs of a comeback. This increase in demand is causing stress on the operations of many aerospace ...
Abb Inc. medium-voltage products' supply chain analysis, including inventory, supplier scorecard, and risk assessments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In conformance with ABB's process excellence plan, this thesis study was undertaken to support improvements in on-time delivery of components, decreased order cycles, and reduced inventory levels for ADVAC (spring-mechan ...
Using lean enterprise principles to drive quality and on time delivery to customers : a study of the Honeywell Aerospace Engine Assembly and Test Center of Excellence
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Honeywell Aerospace has been a leader in manufacturing high quality engines to customers for decades. With engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) growth of-9% in 2005, and projected growth similar or greater for 2006, ...