Browsing Theses by Title
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Lean visual management in an ERP/MES-controlled production cell
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)As a company grows, more and more effort is needed to control and coordinate operations. Typically, this is accomplished through an evolving collection of systems and processes, such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ... -
Learning strategies and performance in organizational teams
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)(cont.) shows that vicarious learning is positively associated with performance. I argue that vicarious team learning is an under-explored dimension of what makes teams and organizations competitive. The chapter concludes ... -
Leveraging enterprise architecture to enable integrated test and evaluation sustainability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)An analysis was performed to investigate how enterprise architecting methods can be applied to an integrate test and evaluation enterprise and make it a more sustainable enterprise to provide continuous value in the face ... -
Leveraging global operations innovation to create sustainable competitive advantage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)High fixed costs and the emergence of globalization have forced traditional domestic automotive mass producers to the brink of bankruptcy. This thesis focuses on the global growth strategy of a Tier 1 automotive supplier ... -
A life-cycle flexibility framework for designing, evaluating and managing "complex" real options : case studies in urban transportation and aircraft systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)Designing a flexible system with real options is a method for managing uncertainty. This research introduces the concept of "complex" real options, which are composed of interconnected echnological, organizational and ... -
Lifecycle perspectives on product data management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)Implementing a new IT system often requires the enterprise to transform in order to maximally leverage the capabilities generated by the new system. The challenge in using IT as an enabler to change arises from the need ... -
Major system acquisition reform in the United States Coast Guard : a case for the application of Lean Enterprise principles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)During any time of reorganization, it is important to look to processes and practices that have been used and proven effective by other organizations whether those organizations are similar in structure or similar in the ... -
Make-buy decisions in the U.S. aircraft industry
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Managing subsystem commonality
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Managing the defense industry transition to performance-based practices and supply chain integration
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Managing the integration of technology into the product development pipeline
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)Managing the integration of technology is a complex task in any industry, but especially so in the highly competitive automotive industry. Automakers seek to develop plans to integrate technology into their products such ... -
Managing unarticulated value : changeability in multi-attribute tradespace exploration
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)A framework for creating value robust systems in the face of changing value perceptions during the architecture and design of systems is proposed. Both unarticulated value, that which is not explicitly communicated to ... -
Manufacturing initiatives in a decentralised company
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Measuring and managing intellectual capital in the U.S. aerospace industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)"Intellectual capital" has been heralded in business journals as an important component for successful business development in today's economy. Intellectual capital consists of knowledge-based assets -- including people, ... -
A methodology for implementing total productive maintenance in the commercial aircraft industry
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Methodology for sizing finished goods inventories for a vinyl siding extrusion plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)Recently, many companies have begun to implement lean manufacturing principles as a way to improve their production systems. Alcoa has joined the movement to adopt lean manufacturing, and has named their effort the Alcoa ... -
Metrics for enterprise transformation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)The objective of this thesis is to depict the role of metrics in the evolving journey of enterprise transformation. To this end, three propositions are explored: (i) metrics and measurement systems drive transformation, ... -
The micro-foundations of alignment among sponsors and contractors on large engineering projects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)Large engineering projects design, engineer and construct much of the world's energy, transportation and defense infrastructure. These large scale engineering endeavors are highly visible, have long lasting impacts and are ... -
Mission emphasis and the determination of needs for new weapon systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)Efforts to understand the determination of needs of new weapon systems must take into account inputs and actions beyond the formally documented requirements generation process. This study analyzes three recent historical ... -
Mitigating the risk of a new workforce by reducing rework and rightsizing on hand inventory
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)Dramatically increasing the hourly workforce at a rapid pace to support accelerated product demand in an aircraft manufacturing facility in a short amount of time resulted in: (1) increased rework, and (2) increased part ...