The course schedule is given below. EVSMA refers to the semester-long project on Enterprise Value Stream Mapping and Analysis.
| SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
