The course schedule is given below. EVSMA refers to the semester-long project on Enterprise Value Stream Mapping and Analysis.
SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
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1 |
Introduction/Class Overview Team Projects Class Survey Desired Outcomes Syllabus Course Overview |
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2 |
Lean Fundamentals Lean Concepts and Principles MIT Lean Enterprise Model (LEM) Value Stream Analysis and Mapping (VSA/VSM) Enterprise Value Stream Mapping and Analysis (EVSMA) "Mapping Your Value Stream" Video |
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3 |
Lean Enterprises Enterprise Components and Stakeholders Enterprise Process Architecture Three Levels of Enterprises Enterprise Value Streams |
Individual Assignment 1: Value Stream Mapping due |
4 |
Value and Enterprise Stakeholders Value Creation Framework Identifying Stakeholder Values |
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5 |
Lean Manufacturing Concepts of Lean Manufacturing Supporting Toolset Value Stream Map Comparison of a Mass and Lean Production System Lean Concepts and Outcomes in Manufacturing Environments Society of Manufacturing Engineers Video |
EVSMA step 1A due |
6 |
Transition-To-Lean Roadmap (TTL) How do I Transform to Become a Lean Enterprise? |
EVSMA step 1B due |
7 |
Lean Supply Chain Management Introduction to Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Integration Supplier Partnerships and Strategic Alliances |
EVSMA step 1C due |
8 |
Lean Engineering Big Picture of Product Development Product and Process Definition Process Focus Value Stream Mapping an Information Process Information Wastes |
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9 | Lean Systems Engineering and Integrated Concurrent Engineering | EVSMA step 2 due |
10 |
Enterprise Interactions Information Characteristics and Handoffs Integrated Information Flow |
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11 |
People and Organizational Issues in the Lean Enterprise Organizational Objectives and Structures (Allen) Corporate Culture and Change (Schein) Empowerment and Motivation |
EVSMA step 3C due |
12 |
Strategy and Measurement in the Lean Enterprise Strategy, Positioning, and Operational Effectiveness Metrics Balanced Scorecard Approach |
EVSMA step 3A due |
13 |
Lean Enterprise Self-Assessment Tool (LESAT) How do I Assess My Progress? (LESAT) |
EVSMA step 3B due |
14 | Enterprise Information Systems | Individual Assignment 2: Lean Enterprise Article due |
15 |
Knowledge Management Knowledge Management Basics Implementing Knowledge Management Human Capital - Creating and Maintaining |
EVSMA step 4A due |
16 |
Transformational Leadership Management vs. Leadership Leading Organizational Change Leadership Characteristics |
EVSMA step 3D due |
17 |
Enterprise Case Interfacing vs. Integrating Enterprise Engineering |
EVSMA step 4B due |
18 | Team Presentations (EVSMA Steps 1-4) | Presentation on EVSMA steps 1-4 due |
19 |
Enterprise Integration Improvement vs. Design Strategies for Enterprise Architecting Institutionalizing Lean - Sustainment Caveats and Risk Mitigation Global Environment |
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20 | Industry Case | EVSMA step 5 due |
21 |
Improvement Initiative Comparison Fundamentals of Each Initiative Compare and Contrast Synergies - Putting them Together, Tailoring an Approach |
EVSMA step 6 due |
22 | Student Presentations of Lean Enterprise Frameworks | Individual Assignment 3: Lean Framework due |
23-25 | Final Team Presentations | Final presentation and report due |