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Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering & Integration Engineering & Integration EDUCATION EDUCATION at Stevens Institute of at Stevens Institute of TechnologyTechnology
Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering & Integration Engineering & Integration EDUCATION EDUCATION at Stevens Institute of at Stevens Institute of TechnologyTechnology
FIPT Meeting – June 22, 2005
Dr. Brian Sauser and Dr. David Nowicki, on behalf of
Dinesh Verma, Ph.D.Associate Dean for OutreachProfessor of Systems EngineeringSchaefer School of Engineering
The first course in the SDOE Program was talk in April The first course in the SDOE Program was talk in April of 2001, with 10 participants sponsored by Mr. Lou of 2001, with 10 participants sponsored by Mr. Lou Kratz. These participants were from across the various Kratz. These participants were from across the various DoD components. The other 10 were sponsored by DoD components. The other 10 were sponsored by Lockheed Martin MS2.Lockheed Martin MS2.
The first course was hosted by DAU at Fort Belvoir, The first course was hosted by DAU at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.Virginia.
Since this first course:Since this first course: The SDOE Program and the associated SEEM Department at The SDOE Program and the associated SEEM Department at
Stevens has evolved into the largest Systems Engineering Stevens has evolved into the largest Systems Engineering Program in the United States with over 300 graduate Program in the United States with over 300 graduate students (of these, approximately 50 are doctoral students) students (of these, approximately 50 are doctoral students)
Within the government, the Stevens program has been Within the government, the Stevens program has been chosen as the exclusive provider of SE education within the chosen as the exclusive provider of SE education within the National Security Agency, FAA, and NASA. Many such National Security Agency, FAA, and NASA. Many such agreements exist with our industrial partners.agreements exist with our industrial partners.
A Brief Historical Review…A Brief Historical Review…
National Security AgencyNational Security Agency
US Army - PicatinnyUS Army - Picatinny
US Army - CECOMUS Army - CECOM
US Navy – NAVAIR - LakehurstUS Navy – NAVAIR - Lakehurst
OSD – Logistics P&POSD – Logistics P&P
US Navy – Patuxent RiverUS Navy – Patuxent River
DAUDAU
ITT IndustriesITT Industries
Lockheed Martin (NE&SS)Lockheed Martin (NE&SS)
IBM Public SectorIBM Public Sector
Boeing – Integrated Defense SystemsBoeing – Integrated Defense Systems
Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman
Regular/Scheduled ClassesRegular/Scheduled ClassesOn-Demand Special ClassesOn-Demand Special Classes Strategic AllianceStrategic Alliance
Aerospace/Defense Community – Current Aerospace/Defense Community – Current ClientsClients
General DynamicsGeneral Dynamics
FAAFAAAF Center for Systems EngineeringAF Center for Systems Engineering
IBM Global ServicesIBM Global Services
IBM Global ServicesIBM Global Services
NOKIA CorporationNOKIA Corporation
IBM Global ServicesIBM Global Services
VOLVO Car VOLVO Car CorporationCorporation
ITT Industries - CommercialITT Industries - Commercial
Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems
Regular/Scheduled ClassesRegular/Scheduled ClassesOn-Demand Special ClassesOn-Demand Special Classes Strategic AllianceStrategic Alliance
Commercial/Consumer Community – Current Commercial/Consumer Community – Current ClientsClients
This presentation is a review of the This presentation is a review of the “current state” of the SDOE “current state” of the SDOE
Program…Program…
Complex systems characterized by the following properties and attributes:» Technology
Constantly evolving technology and related standards Multitude of interfaces (hard and soft), distributed
processing notes and platforms, security implications Information and knowledge intensive
» Business Constantly changing scope, business processes,
requirements, and expectations Global relevance, scope, and application Evolving marketplace and related vendors and
suppliers» Organizational
Numerous stakeholders, with conflicting preferences Legacy organizational structures impose constraints
Our Emphasis is on Complex Systems…Our Emphasis is on Complex Systems…
Complex systems characterized by the following properties and attributes:» Technology
Multitude of interfaces (hard and soft), distributed
processing notes and platforms, security implications
» Business Constantly changing scope, business processes,
requirements, and expectations Global relevance, scope, and application Evolving marketplace and related vendors and
suppliers
Complex systems characterized by the following properties and attributes:» Technology
Constantly evolving technology and related standards Multitude of interfaces (hard and soft), distributed
processing notes and platforms, security implications Information and knowledge intensive
System
EffectivenessOperation
Maintenance
Logistics
ProcessEfficiency
OperationalOperationalEffectivenessEffectiveness
Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV)/TOC
Reliability
Maintainability
SupportabilityAvailability
TechnicalEffectivenessInherent
PerformanceFunctions
Requirements
Priorities
7
Further, we remain focused on the Further, we remain focused on the “complete picture” when addressing “complete picture” when addressing complex systems…complex systems…
System
EffectivenessOperation
MaintenanceLogistics
ProcessEfficiency
ProfitabilityProfitability
Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV)/TOC
Reliability
Maintainability
SupportabilityAvailability
TechnicalEffectivenessInherent
PerformanceFunctions
Requirements
Priorities
8
Further, we remain focused on the Further, we remain focused on the “complete picture” when addressing “complete picture” when addressing complex systems…complex systems…
Emphasis on the “complete life-cycle” Emphasis on the “complete life-cycle” of complex systems resulted in the of complex systems resulted in the “architecture of our curriculum”…“architecture of our curriculum”…
Systems & Supportability Systems & Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Specific Curriculum FocusSpecific Curriculum Focus
Supported by Mature and Proven Methods, Metrics, Supported by Mature and Proven Methods, Metrics, Tools and Templates for Low Risk and Efficient Tools and Templates for Low Risk and Efficient
ImplementationImplementation
Systems
& Supportability
Engineering
Systems & Supportability Systems & Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Business Process and Operational AssessmentBusiness Process and Operational AssessmentSupport
Customers/Stakeholders in Identification of Business & Operational Shortfalls
Elicit, Gather, & Confirm Business and Mission Intent and Requirements
Translate Shortfalls (Business and Mission Requirements) into Solution/System Requirements
Generate, assess, and evaluate system concepts and technologies
Identify and Manage System Operational, Functional and Operational Baselines
Identify what is Achievable within the Cost and Schedule Envelope
Systems
& Supportability
Engineering
SYS-625: Fundamentals of Systems EngineeringSYS-625: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
Identify Preferred Implementation Approach
Implementation Approach Trade-Offs vis-à-vis Business/Mission Requirements
Develop System, Solution and Test Architectures
Adhere to Open Architecture Guidelines to Ensure Scalability, Modularity, and Future Upgrades and Enhancements
Adhere to Consistency with OMI & System Management
Adhere to Consistent Solution Testing, Validation and Verification Approach
Determine and Manage Impact to Currently Fielded Solutions
Systems
& Supportability
Engineering
Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:System/Solution/Test Architecture DevelopmentSystem/Solution/Test Architecture Development
SYS-650: System Architecture and DesignSYS-650: System Architecture and Design
Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Life Cycle Costing and Cost-Benefit AnalysisLife Cycle Costing and Cost-Benefit Analysis
Integrate System Life Cycle Costing and Cost Benefit Analysis (Performance vs. Cost) into the Systems Engineering Process
The Architecture and Implementation “Trade Space” must be Constrained by Cost
Understand the System Cost Drivers
System Upgrades and Scaling
System Technology Refreshment
Focus on Total Ownership Cost and Not Just Development and Deployment
System Operational Support
Infrastructure
Systems
& Supportability
Engineering
SYS-620: Simulation Based Life Cycle CostingSYS-620: Simulation Based Life Cycle Costing
Design for System Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability
Supply Support and Spares ManagementIncrease Commonality Across
Subsystems and PlatformsCoordinate System Upgrades,
Scaling, and Technology Refreshment
System Operational and Servicing Skill RequirementsIncorporate End-User into the
Definition of Human Computer Interface
Rapid Prototyping/Standard Display Formats
System and Platform Documentation
System Training RequirementsMinimize Operational
Configurations that Drive Unique Training Requirements
Systems
& Supportability
Engineering
Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Supportability, Serviceability, and LogisticsSupportability, Serviceability, and Logistics
SYS-645: Design for R, M, and SSYS-645: Design for R, M, and SSYS-640: System Supportability and LogisticsSYS-640: System Supportability and Logistics
SYS-665: Integrated Supply Chain ManagementSYS-665: Integrated Supply Chain Management
Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Modeling, Simulation, and Decision AnalysisModeling, Simulation, and Decision Analysis
Syst
ems
& S
uppo
rtab
ility
Engi
neer
ing
System Performance Modeling and Forecasting
Volume and Scaling Projections
Network Loading Analysis
Processor Loading Analysis
System Architecture Modeling and Analysis
Timing Analysis
System Risk and Decision Analysis
System Usability Analysis
Rapid Prototyping and Simulation
SYS-611: Simulation and ModelingSYS-611: Simulation and ModelingSYS-660: Decision and Risk AnalysisSYS-660: Decision and Risk Analysis
SYS-670: Forecasting & Demand Modeling SystemsSYS-670: Forecasting & Demand Modeling SystemsSYS-675: Dynamic PricingSYS-675: Dynamic Pricing
Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Management of Risk, Configurations, and Management of Risk, Configurations, and SubcontractorsSubcontractors
Syst
ems
& S
uppo
rtab
ility
Engi
neer
ing
Supplier, Vendor, and Subcontractor Management
Vendor and Supplier Evaluation and Assessment
System Configuration Management
Version Control
Risk Management
Risk (Schedule, Cost, and Performance) Projection, Identification, Monitoring, and Management
Technology and Obsolescence Management
Commercial Hardware and Software Evolution
Evolving Standards and Technology Projections and Monitoring
SYS-612: Project Management for Complex SystemsSYS-612: Project Management for Complex Systems
Systems and Supportability Engineering:Systems and Supportability Engineering:Specific Curriculum FocusSpecific Curriculum Focus
SystemsSystems
& Supportability& Supportability
EngineeringEngineering
SDOE-625: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
SDOE-650: System Design and Architecture
SDOE-620: Simulation Based Life Cycle Costing
SDOE-640: Systems Supportability and Logistics
SDOE-645: Design for System Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability
SDOE-665: Integrated Supply Chains
SDOE-611: Simulation and Modeling
SDOE-660: Decision and Risk Analysis
SDOE-670: Forecasting and Demand Modeling Systems
SDOE-775: Dynamic Pricing
SDOE-612: Project Management of Complex Systems
Systems Engineering and
ArchitectingSDOE-625: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
SDOE-650: System Architecture and Design
SDOE-612: Project Management for Complex Systems
SDOE-605: Systems Integration
Systems and Supportability Engineering SDOE-625:
Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
SDOE-650: System Architecture and Design
SDOE-645: Design for Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability
SDOE-640: System Supportability and Logistics
Graduate Certificate – Focus Areas (12 credits or 4 courses)
These core course requirements must be satisfied along the way towards a Masters Degree:ALL students must take the following two course sequence:SDOE-625: System Operational Effectiveness and Life Cycle AnalysisSDOE-650: System Architecture and DesignOR, the following two course sequence:SDOE-651: Agile Systems Engineering and ArchitectingSDOE-780: Agile Development Strategies
PLUS, two of the following four options:1. SDOE-611 (System Modeling and Simulation) or SDOE-670
(Forecasting and Demand Modeling Systems2. SDOE-612 (Project Management for Complex Systems)3. SDOE-660 (Decision and Risk Analysis) or SDOE 675
(Integrated Supply Chains)4. SDOE-605 (Systems Integration) or SDOE 606 (Accelerated
Systems Integration and Testing)
Doctoral Degree (60 additional credits, after a Masters Degree)
Masters Degree (30 credits)At least 3 credits must be applied towards a project, or 6 credits towards a thesisOver and above the core courses, multiple choices exist for elective courses
Value Chain Enterprise Systems SDOE-665: Integrated
Supply Chains
SDOE-670: Forecasting and Demand Modeling Systems
SDOE-675: Dynamic Pricing
SDOE-640: System Supportability and Logistics
Agile Systems Engineering and
Design SDOE-651: Agile Systems Engineering and Architecting
SDOE-606: Accelerated Systems Integration and Testing
SDOE-655: Robust Engineering Design
SDOE-780: Agile Development Strategies
Systems Engineering @ Systems Engineering @ Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens Institute of Technology
VCES: Research FocusVCES: Research Focus
Identifying contractual parameters to ensure the success of long-term contractual arrangements such as Performance Based Logistics (PBL).
Identifying modeling techniques to provide a consistent measure to evaluate Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contracts.
Improving the Computational Efficiency for Optimizing a Multi-Echelon, Multi-Indenture, Repairable Inventory System.
Introducing the Notion of Profit in Making After-Market Inventory Decisions
Producing a Fluid Design by Focusing on Enabling Technologies
VCES: Research Focus (cont)VCES: Research Focus (cont)
Multi-Objective Optimization in Inventory, Transportation, Facility and Labor Modeling
Redundancy Optimization for Series-Parallel Multi-State System
A Survey on Supply Chain Modeling with a Focus on the Interrelationships of Inventory, Transportation, Facilities and Labor Models.
Using a Truncated Poisson Process to Predict the Demand for Infrequent, Low-Volume Items
Applying Life Cycle Cost (LCC) to Determine the Optimal Replacement Policy for Components
Redundancy Optimization for Series- Parallel Systems that Include a General Number of Constraints (e.g., weight, cost, system reliability, volume, etc.)
On-Line/Web-Based AvailabilityOn-Line/Web-Based Availability
As of the last year, candidates have the option
of completing the entire Master’s Degree
Program in Systems Engineering via the Web
Further, all the courses necessary for a
Graduate Certificate in Systems and
Supportability Engineering are available via
the Web
The Modular Format:
One week of pre-reading assignments, prior to the
instructional week
One week of instruction (approximately 40 hours),
followed by
10 weeks of homework assignment and project work
Traditional Semester Format
Online Format
Follows a semester schedule
Completely asynchronous and online, with no live
interaction
Possible to complete a Masters Degree in Systems Possible to complete a Masters Degree in Systems
Engineering or a Graduate Certificate in Systems and Engineering or a Graduate Certificate in Systems and
Supportability EngineeringSupportability Engineering
SE/SDOE Program:SE/SDOE Program:Delivery MediaDelivery Media
Intensive Modular Courses/Intensive Modular Courses/Summer-Spring-Winter SchoolsSummer-Spring-Winter Schools
Intensive Modular Courses/Intensive Modular Courses/Summer-Spring-Winter SchoolsSummer-Spring-Winter Schools
Graduate CertificateGraduate CertificateGraduate CertificateGraduate Certificate
Masters DegreeMasters DegreeMasters DegreeMasters Degree
Ph.D.Ph.D.Ph.D.Ph.D.
ASSESSMENT
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Business Reality
Individual
AcademicRigor
PracticalExperience Organization
1.1. Scandinavian Summer Scandinavian Summer SchoolsSchools
2.2. Mediterranean Spring SchoolsMediterranean Spring Schools3.3. Indian Sub-Continent Winter Indian Sub-Continent Winter
SchoolsSchools
The SDOE Program:The SDOE Program:Education Format and StructureEducation Format and Structure
All Courses in the SDOE Program are delivered in All Courses in the SDOE Program are delivered in Week-Long Modules or through On-Line CoursesWeek-Long Modules or through On-Line Courses
1.1. Systems Engineering and ArchitectingSystems Engineering and Architecting2.2. Systems & Supportability EngineeringSystems & Supportability Engineering3.3. Value Chain Enterprise SystemsValue Chain Enterprise Systems4.4. Agile Systems Engineering and DesignAgile Systems Engineering and Design
Masters in Systems EngineeringMasters in Systems Engineering
Ph.D. in Systems EngineeringPh.D. in Systems Engineering
The SDOE Program is often asked to develop specially tailored courses for specific clients. As a function of the subject and the schedule, this can also be addressed. Examples include:OSD – Systems Engineering in the DoD, a 2-day overview of SE MITRE – Systems Engineering for Thought Leaders, a 1-day course HSI – Systems Engineering and Architecting for Homeland Security, a 2-
day overviewNOKIA Corporation – One-Day Executive Presentation on Agile Systems
Engineering; One-Day Overview of COTS-Intensive System Architectures; 2-Day Course on Architectural Thinking, and a 2-Day Course on Architectural Practice
IBM Corporation – One-Day Overview of Systems Engineering for Program/Project Managers; Half-Day Executive Briefing on Systems Engineering and Integration
The Boeing Company – One Day Course on Systems ThinkingSun Microsystems – Half-Day Executive Briefing on Systems
Engineering and IntegrationLockheed Martin and the US Army – Half-Day Executive Briefing on the
“State of SE Implementation in the Aerospace and Defense Industry”.
SE/SDOE Program:SE/SDOE Program:Special Executive and Short CoursesSpecial Executive and Short Courses
Contact Information:
Dr. Dinesh VermaAssociate Dean and ProfessorStevens Institute of TechnologyEmail: dverma@stevens.edu
Dr. Mike PennottiSDOE Program DirectorStevens Institute of TechnologyEmail: mpennott@stevens.edu
Ms. Judy CuddyDirector, Outreach and Executive EducationStevens Institute of TechnologyEmail: jcuddy@stevens.edu