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Modeling and analyzing cost, schedule, and performance in complex system product development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)In the future, it is unlikely that complex system products will compete solely on the basis of technical performance. What will differentiate such systems and their developers is the ability to balance all the dimensions ... -
Modularity as an enabler for evolutionary acquisition
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)The end of the cold war witnessed several significant changes in the defense acquisition environment. Budgets declined and the scope of mission expanded. At first, the DoD did not respond well to these pressures resulting ... -
Multi-attribute tradespace exploration and its application to evolutionary acquisition
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A multi-attribute value assessment method for the early product development phase with application to the business airplane industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)(cont.) market. The method is also used to extract quantitative evidence indicating the existence of enterprise-related attributes for consumer value in products. Marking the first independent review of the loss function-based ... -
Multidisciplinary design problem solving on product development teams
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)This investigation, conducted under the auspices of the Lean Aerospace Initiative (LAI), studied how engineers from different specialties interpret and communicate about technical design problems while working on product ... -
Multiple commodities optimization of lean technology infusion for automobile manufacturer
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A network planning process and inventory strategy for high-mix low-volume markets
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)From June to December 2011, the impact of rapid international expansion on the Global Supply Chain organization at Amgen - one of the world's leading human therapeutics companies in the biotechnology industry - was ... -
A new approach to risk analysis with a focus on organizational risk factors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)Preventing accidents in complex socio-technical systems requires an approach to risk management that continuously monitors risk and identifies potential areas of concern before they lead to hazards, and constrains hazards ... -
A new glide path: re-architecting the Flight School XXI Enterprise at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis utilizes eight Enterprise Architecture views to analyze the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence's Flight School XXI Enterprise and provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of ... -
Offsets and the aerospace industry
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On developing business architectures : a multi-framework evaluation of an early-stage enterprise
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Early-stage enterprises are characterized by leveraging limited resources during periods of accelerating industry growth and relatively high uncertainty. This thesis is an examination of an early-stage enterprise within ... -
On-orbit serviceability of space system architectures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)On-orbit servicing is the process of improving a space-based capability through a combination of in-orbit activities which may include inspection; rendezvous and docking; and value-added modifications to a satellite's ... -
Open book management goes beyond the bottom line
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Operational flexibility on complex enterprises : case studies from recent military operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)An emerging requirement for 21st century enterprises is operational flexibility, a requirement particularly important for the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD). To achieve flexibility, most practice and research emphasizes ... -
Opportunities for lean thinking in aircraft flight testing and evaluation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)The application of Lean principles and practices has been shown to help aerospace companies reduce waste and maximize value to help meet the changing demands of the market. The most visible area of influence has been ... -
Optimization of SKU creation process and adherence improvement through use of workflow management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)Over the past several years and into the foreseeable future, Amgen has been experiencing substantial SKU/DFU proliferation. Formerly, Amgen focused primarily on the North American and other developed markets (low to medium ... -
Optimizing the assembly sequence of an aerospace manufacturing process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)The 1990's were a time of downsizing and consolidation for much of the defense aerospace industry. Many defense contractors sought to integrate lean manufacturing principles and techniques into their business, as a means ... -
Organizational assessment processes for enterprise transformation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Enterprise transformation is a dynamic process that builds upon and affects organizational processes. Organizational assessment plays critical role in planning and execution of enterprise transformation. It allows the ... -
Organizational characteristics for successful product line engineering
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Organizational structures for technology transition : rethinking information flow in the integrated product team
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)