Browsing Theses - Engineering Systems Division by Title
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VacSeen : semantically enriched automatic identification and data capture for improved vaccine logistics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)Vaccines are globally recognized as a critical public health intervention. Routine immunization coverage in large parts of the developing world is around 80%. Technology and policy initiatives are presently underway to ... -
Valuation methods for capital investment in merchant power plants
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Wholesale electricity in the U.S. and many other countries is increasingly being supplied by unregulated firms competing to sell their product in competitive markets. Developers of the new merchant plants face a different ... -
Value based analysis of acquisition portfolios
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Currently, program-funding allocation is based on program performance. Funding cuts commonly lead to a poor reflection on the program management assigned to the given program. If additional factors such as program risk and ... -
Value centric approach to target system modularization using multi-attribute tradespace exploration and network measures of component modularity
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)Deciding where to modularize a system can have long-term impact on that systems value over its entire lifecycle. The modularity of a system can impact the systems flexibility, evolvability, scalability, mass, costs, and ... -
Value chain dynamics and evolving consumer demographics in the American television industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)The American television industry has always been one of very fast 'clockspeed,' characterized by the rapid pace of innovation and the emergence of new business models. This has never been truer than now. The entrance of ... -
Value creation through intellectual property acquisition
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)After Sanofi acquired intellectual property (IP) from bankrupt Pelikan Technologies it desired to leverage the IP to identify a product concept to enhance the company's portfolio. To facilitate the project, a structured ... -
Value network modeling : a quantitative method for comparing benefit across exploration architectures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)In the design of complex systems serving a broad group of stakeholders, it can be difficult to prioritize objectives for the architecture. I postulate that it is possible to make architectural decisions based on consideration ... -
The value of automated fare collection data for transit planning : an example of rail transit OD matrix estimation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)Traditionally, transit agencies across the world have relied on traveler surveys and manual counts to inform many of their service and operations planning decisions. Today, many agencies can add to their existing planning ... -
The value of electricity storage under large-scale penetration of renewable energy : a hybrid modeling approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)Due to the physics of electricity, and the current high costs of storage technologies, electricity generation and demand need to be instantaneously balanced at all times. The large-scale deployment of intermittent renewables ... -
Value of more sophistication : capital investment decision-making with competitive dynamics in the mining industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)In many mining markets, one of the central business planning decisions faced by firms is where, when, and by how much to expand their production capacity. Appropriate investment planning methodology is important to both ... -
The value of power grid flexibility : applied optimization methods for bulk electricity storage and technology RD&D
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)As power systems adapt to include aging infrastructure, new socio-political priorities, and renewable electricity resources, grid operators look to a more flexible grid. Electricity storage flexibility is one strategy ... -
The value of pumped hydro storage in a decarbonized world
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)Countries around the world have pledged to decarbonize their electricity sector in order to address climate change. In this thesis we investigate the role of pumped hydro storage (PHS) in decarbonizing power generation in ... -
The value of RFID in transportation : from greater operational efficiency to collaborative transportation management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)This paper assesses the value of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the transportation forecasting, planning, and execution processes for truckload (TL) and less than truckload (LTL) services. The results show that ... -
Value stream financial modeling for improved production decision making
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)Understanding the overall impact of a decision in a manufacturing system can be challenging given the complex production and financial structures in today's companies. While knowing the direct result of a local change may ... -
Value stream mapping and earned value management : two perspectives on value in product development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)The concepts of value and value stream are crucial to the philosophy of Lean, and a better understanding of how these concepts relate to product development (PD) is essential for the creation of a Lean PD strategy. This ... -
Valuing energy storage in electricity grids : a machine learning approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Meeting climate change mitigation targets likely requires the integration of large amounts of renewable energy generation, as well as energy storage systems, into the electric grid. However, the deployment of energy storage ... -
Valuing flexibility in infrastructure developments : the Bogota water supply expansion plan.
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)This thesis aims to aid in the understanding of capital budgeting techniques for infrastructure developments. In particular, it analyzes: Net Present Value (NPV), Decision Analysis (DA) and Real Options Analysis (ROA), and ... -
Valuing flexibility in product platforms : an analytical framework
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift." - Einstein. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin ... -
Valuing innovative technology R&D as a real option : application to fuel cell vehicles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)This thesis aims to elucidate real option thinking and real option valuation techniques for innovative technology investment. Treating the fuel cell R&D investment as a real option for General Motor's light passenger vehicle ... -
Vendor managed inventory vs. order based fulfillment in a specialty chemical company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)In this thesis, an analysis of the existing order based fulfillment process for one product line of a specialty chemicals manufacturer is made and the potential benefits from the implementation of a vendor managed inventory ...
