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Digital factory : real time information system implementation in a traditional manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The Internet and emerging technologies such as RFID have been making profound impacts on operations of traditional manufacturing companies. Advances in these fields have opened up possibilities for significant improvements ...
Risk management framework for evaluating suppliers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Sikorsky Aircraft Co. currently finds itself in a critical growth period, in terms of both sales contracts and supplier agreements. Popular supply chain strategies preach reduction and simplification of the supply base, ...
Dynamic pricing effects on strategic sourcing and supplier relations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Establishing a virtual manufacturing environment for military robots
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Recent advances in the robotics industry have given the military an opportunity to capitalize on industry's innovation. Not only has core robotics technology improved but robotics manufacturing technology has also made ...
A new framework for making sourcing decisions regarding low-volume, high-complexity products
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Compaq Computer Corporation's High Performance Systems Business Unit (HPSBU) manufactures a series of high-end computer servers called Alpha Servers. These servers are manufactured in relatively low volumes, typically for ...
Japan mobile services : evaluating a new-economy opportunity for a U.S. industrial
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)
Assessing the opportunities and risks of different short-range wireless strategies for an automotive manufacturer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Recent innovations in wireless technology enable devices that were once stand-alone to be "connected". Today, connected products are changing the way people access information, communicate with others and live their lives. ...
Understanding the effects of larger wafers on the global semiconductor equipment supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis examines how an investment in 450mm wafers might affect capital equipment suppliers in the semiconductor industry and assesses if the 450mm transition is in the industry's best interest. The 450mm transition ...
Process management principles for increasing the energy efficiency of manufacturing operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
Energy usage is a significant operating cost for manufacturing facilities in the United States, and interest in energy management has been rising of late, 2, 3]. One approach, recommended by the Environmental Protection ...
A global sourcing strategy for durable tooling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Competitive pressures in manufacturing industries have led to an increased utilization of strategic sourcing initiatives: among them is low cost sourcing. While low cost sourcing has been used extensively for direct ...