Browsing Engineering Systems Division by Title
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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 ... -
Value-at-Risk Analysis for Real Options in Complex Engineered Systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division, 2005-06)This paper presents a simple but powerful Real Options Valuation methodology suitable for valuing flexibility in complex engineered systems. It is based on value-at-risk analysis and relies on a standard discounted cash ... -
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 ... -
Valuing the Commons: A Fundamental Challenge across Complex Systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division, 2010-11)The political, economic and social landscapes of the 21st Century are increasingly dominated by complex, sociotechnical systems that are essential to human civilization, yet incompletely addressed with existing theory, ... -
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 ... -
Vendor-managed Inventory forecast optimization and integration
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)In the retail industry, consumer package goods (CPG) manufacturers have been working with retailers to use Vendor-managed Inventory (VMI) to improve the overall supply chain inventory turns and finished product velocity. ... -
Venture Capital and private equity in India : systems analysis and development framework
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)Venture Capital (VC) has been an important driver of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth in the U.S. and around the world for the past few decades. The astounding success of Venture Capital prompted various ... -
Virtual mobile networking using always best connected business relationships
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)With the advent of smartphones and tablets, mobile networks are no longer luxuries in the communications industry. Mobile networking is paramount to meeting the need of corporate users and the desires of consumers. These ... -
VMI vs. order based fulfillment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)In this thesis, two inventory fulfillment methods are compared by evaluating the vendor managed inventory (VMI) fulfillment against the current order based fulfillment. Several forms of adaptation to VMI are described. The ... -
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) : the dynamics of technology and regulation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)"What Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is going to do is start to weaken the foundation of the way we've done things for 100 years...Congress already should be discussing the next telecom bill," said Federal Communications ... -
Vulnerability analysis of an all-electric warship
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Traditional design processes usually rely on cost as the metric the designer uses to select among different alternatives. Sometimes when costs cannot be calculated we use weight, volume and efficiency as surrogates for ... -
The vulnerability of U.S. coastal energy infrastructure under climate change
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)The 2005 hurricane season was particularly damaging to the United States, contributing to significant losses to energy infrastructure -much of it a result of flooding from storm surges during hurricanes Katrina and Rita. ...
