Browsing Theses - Engineering Systems Division by Title
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Radiation therapy of pediatric brain tumors : comparison of long-term health effects and costs between proton therapy and IMRT
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)Radiation therapy is an important component of pediatric brain tumor treatment. However, radiation-induced damage can lead to adverse long-term health effects. Proton therapy has the ability to reduce the dose delivered ... -
Radio frequency identification (RFID) applications in semiconductor manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)Radio frequency identification (RFID) has an enormous potential impact within the semiconductor supply chain, especially within semiconductor manufacturing. The end benefit of RFID will be in the mass serialization, and ... -
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 ... -
Radio Frequency Identification : regulating information privacy protection
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)As applications of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) become more profuse, the technology itself is stirring up some controversy. Due to its potential for amassing large amounts of information about both people and ... -
The Radio Frequency Identification enabled logistics process for supply chain event management from China to the United States via Hong Kong
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)This thesis reviews the current logistics processes and issues for container shipments in the supply chain. In particular, the problems associated with container shipments from China to the US, via the Hong Kong Port, ... -
Rapid deployment of oil-drilling tools utilizing distribution network and inventory strategies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)DTS is an oil and gas services company that delivers drilling tools to six major customer districts in the continental U.S. After the tools are used at a rig, they are transported to the closest repair and maintenance (MTC) ... -
Rapid replenishment at a consumer product goods manufacturer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)Increasing supply chain velocity has adverse consequences for consumer product goods manufacturers, but creates value and flexibility for retail stores. This thesis outlines a case study of a rapid replenishment pilot ... -
Raw material inventory planning in a serial system with warehouse capacity
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)The thesis explores inventory management principles in the context of a storage capacity constrained warehouse. Amgen Inc. is building a new manufacturing facility in Singapore. Due to internal raw material warehouse ... -
Re-architecting the failure analysis supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)With customer satisfaction and lifecycle product quality becoming a competitive advantage, technology companies are motivated to look beyond their historical focus on forward supply chain management. Operational excellence ... -
Re-engineering knowledge networks for development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)This thesis examines the evolution of Internet based knowledge networks (e-knowledge networks) in the domain of sustainable development. The objective of this thesis is to use an engineering systems approach to understand ... -
Re-sourcing manufacturing processes in metal forming operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)Deciding which activities to conduct in-house and which to outsource has become increasingly important due to its implications on a company's supply chain and overall business model. A number of factors can lead a company ... -
Real options "in" projects and systems design : identification of options and solutions for path dependency
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)This research develops a comprehensive approach to identify and deal with real options in" projects, that is, those real options (flexibility) that are integral parts of the technical design. It represents a first attempt ... -
A real options approach to manage flexible contracts in the telecommunication networking industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)One of the biggest challenges facing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in the telecommunication networking industry is to predict the spending patterns of the ... -
Real-time decision making in motorsports : analytics for improving professional car race strategy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)We discuss features contained in a machine learning software developed at MIT for professional car racing, to improve the predictions of track position changes within a race. We study pit crew performance and driver ... -
Real-time order acceptance in transportation under uncertainty
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)Without using any order acceptance criteria, retail companies distributing products with private transportation fleets are not able to maximize their profits because they are not adequately utilizing their capacity. The ... -
Redefining organizational boundaries : building an aware and agile organization by enabling new social interactions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)Today's world is characterized by great turbulence and uncertainty. Rapid and discontinuous changes in technologies, regulation, competition, and demand are increasingly becoming the rule. Information is rapidly rendered ... -
Reducing energy usage in a manufacturing facility through a behavior change based approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Many companies have developed energy reduction programs for their manufacturing facilities to reduce their operational costs while also decreasing their greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of these manufacturing facilities ... -
Reducing enterprise IT fragmentation through standard metrics and decision tools : a case study in the aerospace and defense industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)Over the last several decades, manufacturing companies around the world have embraced new and powerful business tools made possible with Information Technology. Major investments are frequently made in enterprise-wide ... -
Reducing forward buying through derivatives
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)This thesis examines the potential reduction of speculative inventory, commonly known as "forward buying", through the use of derivatives options, similar to those used on commodities exchanges. The reinforcing cycle of ... -
Reducing government proposal procurement process complexity
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)US Aerospace Defense Vehicle Manufacturer (UADVM) sells Assembled Complex Equipment to the US Government through multi-year contracts. According to the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), such government defense contracts ...
