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Capacity utilization and lean manufacturing at a plastic medical device components manufacturer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
An understanding of capacity utilization within any manufacturing system is critical in setting operational strategy. Production lines and machines must have their performance accurately tracked and available for reporting ...
Improving multi-channel retail delivery performance in key market cities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Digital retailers are currently experiencing explosive growth and mounting pressure from consumers to provide faster and cheaper delivery of product. This project develops two strategies to improve delivery speed, reliability, ...
Weld inspection process improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This project addressed challenges within the weld inspection process in one factory at Caterpillar through the implementation of phased array ultrasonic testing. The chosen factory fabricates and machines large weldments ...
Lean automation strategies for high volume, high complexity, manufacturing systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
This thesis and the associated project explore lean automation strategies for high volume, high complexity manufacturing systems. In particular, we study how to reduce the footprint and cost of an automotive sealing line, ...
Cycle-time analysis and improvement using lean methods within a retail distribution center
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Fulfillment cycle-time, or the time it takes to pick an item from inventory, pack it into a box, and load it on a truck for shipment, is one of the main inputs in determining how quickly an online retailer can promise ...
A predictive troubleshooting model for early engagement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is home to Circuit Card Assembly, the department responsible for the production of circuit card assemblies from across all of Raytheon's businesses. Circuit Card Assembly includes ...
Optimization of warehouse operations and transport risk mitigation for disposable bioreactor bags to support launch of Amgen Singapore Manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
A strategic imperative for Amgen is to increase the number of patients that have access to the company's lifesaving medicines. As part of this goal, Amgen is launching a new manufacturing site in Singapore (ASM). Reliability ...
Inventory management for perishable goods using simulation methods
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Amazon.com is the world's largest online retailer, and continues to grow its business by expanding into new markets and new product lines that have not traditionally been sold online. These product categories create new ...
Integrating agile within complex hardware development via additive manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
A major benefit of Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a faster timeline from design to fabrication. As AM has matured to be able to create functional prototypes and end-use products, the ability to quickly fabricate physical ...
Is the pharmaceutical industry ready for value based procurement?
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
In the U.S. news, healthcare related headlines frequent the covers of newspapers and make regular primetime news appearances and the U.S. is not alone. The world is awakening to a need for more equal access to healthcare ...