Browsing Lean Advancement Initiative (LAI) by Title
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Harmonizing Systems and Software Cost Estimation
(2009-07-19)The objective of this paper is to examine the gaps and overlaps between software and systems engineering cost models with intent to harmonize the estimates in engineering engineering estimation. In particular, we evaluate ... -
Helicopter configuration optimization
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Heuristics for Systems Engineering Cost Estimation
(2010-07-26)14th Annual PSM Users' Group Conference presentation -
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High Performing Hospital Enterprise Architecture
(2010-03-23)Student research poster, LAI Annual Meeting, Dana Point, CA -
High Performing Hospital Enterprise Architecture: Insights from a Multi-method Exploratory Case
(2009-12-03)The US healthcare system is a critical infrastructure grappling with as much as 16% of the GDP in its expenditures and unsatisfactory outcomes, and undergoing considerable public scrutiny. High ranking officials have both ... -
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High-mix, low-volume lean manufacturing implementation and lot size optimization at an aerospace OEM
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Highlights of Enterprise Transformation Research
(2008-04-24)Highlights of the latest in LAI research supporting enterprise transformation -
A Holistic Approach to Manufacturing System Design in the Defense Aerospace Industry
(International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, 2002)Manufacturing has evolved to become a critical element of the competitive skill set of defense aerospace firms. Given the changes in the acquisition environment and culture; traditional “thrown over the wall” means of ... -
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How do senior leaders conceive and re-architect their enterprises?
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)This research proposes enhancements to the Enterprise Architecture Method developed by Nightingale and Rhodes. By Enterprise Architecting we consider the following definition: "applying holistic thinking to design, valuate ... -
How Engineers Really Think About Risk: A Study of JPL Engineers
(2010-11-02)25th International Forum on COCOMO and Systems/Software Cost Modeling presentation -
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The Human Element of Decision Making in Systems Engineers: A Focus on Optimism
(2009)Biases continue to be an important aspect of human judgment and decision making because they can lead to unfavorable outcomes. Optimism bias is one type of bias that is often overlooked because of its association with ... -
The Human Element of Decision Making in Systems Engineers: A Focus on Optimism
(2009-07-19)Biases continue to be an important aspect of human judgment and decision making because they can lead to unfavorable outcomes. Optimism bias is one type of bias that is often overlooked because of its association with ... -
Human Factors Analysis of Predator B Crash
(2008-06-10)The 2006 crash of a Predator B in Arizona has prompted a great amount of scrutiny into Unmanned Arial System (UAS) operations. The direct cause of the Predator crash can be tied to an initial failure of the displays and a ... -
Identifying enterprise leverage points in Defense Acquisition Program performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)Large, complex systems development programs in the Department of Defense are finding it more difficult to deliver desired capabilities to the end user on time and on budget than ever before. Evidence exists that almost all ... -
Identifying Enterprise Leverage Points in Defense Acquisition Program Performance
(2009-01-21)*The views expressed in this talk are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the U.S. Government. Acquisition Program ... -
Identifying lean practices for deriving software requirements
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)Lean principles focus on employing value added activities to reduce product development cycle time, increase quality, and reduce cost. Lean originated in the automotive industry and has since been centered in the manufacturing ...