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Friday Morning Session Details
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Art Hyde
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Lean Systems Design
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Type: Keynote
Theme: Day 2 Opening Plenary
Time: Friday, 08:10-09:00 AM
Room: Salon A/B/C
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| Abstract |
In this ever more competitive and demanding world, we believe the Systems Engineering ‘V’ model needs to be updated to integrate Human-Centered Design Science processes, methods and tools as well as Lifecycle Management considerations. Additionally, Lean principles that are highly complementary to present Systems Engineering models should be more prominently visible in the Systems Engineering model to make it easier to execute. The result is an ‘M’ model which can be scaled for use by small teams and large Enterprises to better structure Systems Engineering Management Plans which are more efficient and effective than the traditional ‘V’ based plans.
This new ‘M’ Lean Systems Design model has been developed based on the experience from two sources:
1. The author’s experience from 40 years at Ford Motor Company
a. Leading the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang, where the team substantially integrated Design Thinking and Systems Engineering without the benefit of a unified model, resulting in a sustainable step-function improvement to customer satisfaction and profitability. That experience also highlighted the challenges of implementing a new user-focused engineering and design process in an Enterprise.
b. Leading the Global Product Development System for all vehicle programs including application of Lean Product Creation, Six-Sigma, Model-Based Engineering, Agile Development, Design, Supply Chain, Product Planning and Project Management disciplines.
2. The breadth of expertise at the University of Michigan in Systems Engineering, Design Science, Decision Science, Six-Sigma, Lean Engineering, Marketing and Organizational Change Management.
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Christian Gianni, Greg Garstecki
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| Title |
Changing the Focus: From Parts to Systems
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| Session |
Type: Keynote
Theme: Day 2 Opening Plenary
Time: Friday, 09:05-09:55 AM
Room: Salon A/B/C
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| Abstract |
Whirlpool has been on a journey to transform from a mindset of "parts then system" to "system then parts". Significant effort has been put into embedding a systems approach into Whirlpool's Development Process. Process, tools, training and even organization restructuring have been revamped along the way. Hear about how Whirlpool has taken a systems approach to improving their Product Development System.
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| Authors |
Zane Scott
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| Title |
Evolving MBSE to Enable the Digital Future
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| Session |
Type: Presentation
Theme: To Digital & Beyond
Time: Friday, 10:30-11:10 AM
Room: Salon A/B/C
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| Abstract |
While systems engineering continues to emphasize model-based systems engineering (MBSE), the greater community is shifting its focus to bigger issues – from model-based engineering to digital thread and now to digital engineering. And although we want to believe that these pieces will naturally come together to create a digital future for engineering, that is not the case. If we want systems engineering to be the holistic enabler, we must evolve the path many are taking to MBSE if we are to enable the digital future.
The digitization of systems engineering is different than the path taken by other engineering disciplines. All engineering is model-based, but the foundations for engineering models are much stronger for the classical engineering disciplines. Thermodynamics, circuit theory, strength of materials, fluid dynamics – all are built on solid theoretical foundations while the understanding of key systems concepts such as complexity and emergence remains incomplete. Systems engineering remains far more art than science with a growing, but still immature, body of knowledge and the absence of a cohesive theoretical underpinning. As a result, there is often an emphasis on standards over purpose, process over principle, and representation over information. Therein lies the challenge and the potential of digitizing the artifacts and the workflow rather than realizing the fundamental principles through a digital implementation.
In addition, the systems we engineer are changing. No longer do we talk about stand-alone, long-lived, deterministic systems. Instead, we speak of highly interconnected systems of systems, systems designed to evolve over their lifetime, and autonomous systems which are non-deterministic if not chaotic. Not only must the path to MBSE evolve, so too must systems engineering if we are to enable the digital future.
Far too many products pass verification but fail validation. They may be well engineered, but the problem was poorly defined, poorly understood, or the solution simply was not fit for purpose. We can continue to digitize for our own systems engineering purposes failing to consider the greater context and community, creating our own “digital divide” and largely ensuring the irrelevance of systems engineering. Or we can embrace the greater context and leverage digitization of systems engineering as an opportunity to connect disciplines and enable digital engineering, in the process advancing systems engineering as a discipline and delivering true value. It’s the choice of context and purpose, a choice that either furthers a disconnect or embraces the systems perspective.
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Michael Vinarcik, Uwe Eickert
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| Title |
Applying System Modeling to Wargame and Boardgame Design
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Type: Presentation
Theme: To Digital & Beyond
Time: Friday, 11:15-11:55 AM
Room: Salon A/B/C
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| Abstract |
Boardgames have undergone a Renaissance recently due to improved production values, a better understanding of what makes games "fun," and the development of modern game mechanics. Wargames are also experiencing an upsurge in popularity due to the growth of the card-driven wargame genre which leverages abstraction and customized cards to simulate friction (in the von Clauswitz sense) and imperfect information.
Both types of games also can be used as training aids or to facilitate explorations of policy and doctrine...but their development often still depends on the skill of the designers involved. This presentation will demonstrate the application of systems architecture and modeling techniques to the domain of boardgame and wargame design. It will emphasize state machines and efficient ways to represent game elements, probabilities, and behaviors within an integrated system model.
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| Authors |
Mike Celentano
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| Title |
The Future of Healthcare with IoT
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Type: Presentation
Theme: Disruptions
Time: Friday, 10:30-11:10 AM
Room: Salon D
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| Abstract |
Healthcare changes in the future will primarily be driven by cost & quality. A view of the past may be helpful to predict the future. Patient outcomes must improve while costs continue to be contained. One of the highest costs with lowest outcomes come from patients with chronic diseases who do not improve their lifestyle choices. Examples of poor lifestyle behaviors include smoking, overeating, under-exercising, drug and alcohol abuse. While IoT sensors and Apps have been conceived to help with these issues, at least three major challenges remain: convincing the patient to change behavior, managing the risk of IoT errors enough to satisfy the healthcare regulatory bodies, and convincing insurance companies that the IoT device is worth reimbursement. Many technical options are available, adding to the complexity of this emerging system of systems. Many fitness devices are already connected and collecting valuable health information today. A mindset change for all parties in the healthcare ecosystem may be required to successfully cross the IoT threshold from consumer electronics to healthcare. This presentation uses Systems Thinking to thread all of these topics together into a prediction of where we will likely find ourselves in the future.
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| Authors |
Leon McGinnis
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| Title |
Adapting MBSE to Production Systems
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Type: Presentation
Theme: Disruptions
Time: Friday, 11:15-11:55 AM
Room: Salon D
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| Abstract |
Cost effective production systems must have smart operations management control. Smart controls require an effective plant model and the ability to interpret and respond in real time to events, often making complex trade-offs to achieve best results. What is missing today is a rigorous, analysis-agnostic model of the production system, integrating product, process, resources, facilities and control. Current work with NIST, Boeing, and other corporate partners on adapting MBSE to production systems is filling this gap, and when fully realized will support the transformation of production systems design, management and control.
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| Authors |
Sharmila Vivekanandan
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| Title |
Advocating for change across cultures in your organization
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| Session |
Type: Presentation
Theme: Changing People
Time: Friday, 10:30-11:10 AM
Room: Salon E
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| Abstract |
Globalization has brought with it opportunities to conduct business with people from all over the world. As a result, our organizations are dispersed globally and comprise people from diverse cultures. 21st century organizations must adapt to this new reality in order to be successful and attract the best talent. The ability for an organization to develop product in any region, for any market, and to be manufactured anywhere in the world, requires new or modified processes, tools and / or systems. However, to maximize the value of your efforts, it is important that you are able to get a diverse global workforce to embrace these new organizational changes. Really, it is your people who have the power to turn your dreams into reality. They are the ones who breathe life into your plans and aspirations.
Therefore the questions become: How do you align the hearts and the minds of your most important assets with the needs and opportunities? What do you need to make a positive impact? Who, When and Where do you start? How can you achieve success? And more importantly, how do you sustain the change?
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| Authors |
Mandy McIvor, Greg Garstecki
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| Title |
How to Train an Enterprise of Systems Engineers?
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| Session |
Type: Presentation
Theme: Changing People
Time: Friday, 11:15-11:55 AM
Room: Salon E
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| Abstract |
When Whirlpool decided to shift the focus from parts to systems, there was a recognition that processes and fancy tools were not going to be enough. Hear about how they approached training in a global enterprise to support the change and train people how to work a new way.
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For questions and comments, please contact:
GLRC2018 Technical Program Chair
Chris Hoffman
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