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Evolutionary supply chain risk management : transforming culture for sustainable competitive advantage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In today's fast-paced and turbulent global economy, the topic of risk management has gained significant interest in the business and academic world. However, in practice, risk management remains rather underdeveloped and ...
Encoding, application and association of radio frequency identification tags on high speed manufacturing lines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
One of the entry points of radio frequency identification technology in supply chain applications is at the manufacturing line, after production, as packaged goods leave for the next link of the network of suppliers, ...
Integrating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) data with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) business processes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, an important component in the enterprise IT infrastructure, must be integrated into the legacy IT system. This thesis studies how RFID technology can be integrated into the ...
Including costs of supply chain risk in strategic sourcing decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Cost evaluations do not always include the costs associated with risks when organizations make strategic sourcing decisions. This research was conducted to establish and quantify the impact of risks and risk-related costs ...
Strategies for maximizing supply chain resilience : learning from the past to prepare for the future
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
The terrorist attacks undertaken by Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda organization on the morning of September 11, 2001 ushered in a new era of indiscriminate global terrorism characterized by an unprecedented focus on security, ...
Inventory optimization in a retail multi-echelon environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
The objective of the study is to find an optimal inventory distribution in a retail three-echelon environment, consisting of a supplier, a DC, and stores. An inventory model is built by replicating the echelons' periodic, ...
The impact of lead time on truckload transportation rates
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
The objective of this thesis was to analyze truckload shipment transactions in order to determine if rates are impacted by tender lead time, which is the amount of time between when a carrier is offered a load to when the ...
Distribution network reconfiguration for an apparel manufacturer : an inventory analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Companies in the footwear and apparel industry must deal with many supply chain challenges, including intense competition, long production lead times, reliance on international carriers, and shifting consumer preferences. ...
Statistical process control approach to reduce the bullwhip effect
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The bullwhip effect is a pervasive problem in multi echelon supply chains that results in inefficient production operations and higher inventory levels. The causes of the bullwhip effect are well understood in industry and ...
Strategies for an integrated US industry response to a humanitarian disaster
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis focuses on developing strategies to improve coordination between private businesses, relief agencies, and the government in order to deliver more efficient and effective disaster relief during major national ...