Image engine study : strategic dynamic control for low volume potentially high mix modules

The main goal of this project was to provide a case study on image engines for the purpose of developing a supply chain strategy. Initially, the current digital image engine manufacturing core competencies and respective capabilities were further defined and documented. Value chain maps were then developed for each line of business to assess Kodak's transition from analog to digital. The value chains clearly illustrate a lower reliance on consumables (including silver halide film and paper), and demonstrate an emerging capability in the digital equipment market. As image engine performance directly impacts the level of digital image quality, the study concludes that strategic dynamic control of these image engines is critical in order to maintain future competitive advantage.

Department dc:contributor.department

Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Cohen, Elana Ann, 1978-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Charlie H. Fine and Roy E. Welsch.

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
• Sloan School of Management.
• Leaders for Manufacturing Program.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/34794

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