The Pursuit of Acquisition Intrapreneurs

This report represents research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology under the Lean Aerospace Initiative (LAI) program. The research focused on identifying Acquisition Intrapreneurs, viewed and defined for the purpose of this research as, individuals within the acquisition profession who take direct responsibility for turning ideas into products through assertive risk taking. The basis for this research stems from the agile acquisition push for “breeding innovators” to achieve a leaner and more responsive approach to the design, build, test and fielding of warfighting systems.

Value Stream Analysis and Mapping for Product Development

This paper explores the concept of Value Stream Analysis and Mapping (VSA/M) as applied to Product Development (PD) efforts. Value Stream Analysis and Mapping is a method of business process improvement. The application of VSA/M began in the manufacturing community. PD efforts provide a different setting for the use of VSA/M. Site visits were made to nine major U.S. aerospace organizations. Interviews, discussions, and participatory events were used to gather data on (1) the sophistication of the tools used in PD process improvement efforts, (2) the lean context of the use of the tools, and (3) success of the efforts. It was found that all three factors were strongly correlated, suggesting success depends on both good tools and lean context. Finally, a general VSA/M method for PD activities is proposed. The method uses modified process mapping tools to analyze and improve process.

Value Stream Analysis and Mapping for Product Development

This paper explores the concept of Value Stream Analysis and Mapping (VSA/M) as applied to Product Development (PD) efforts. Value Stream Analysis and Mapping is a method of business process improvement. The application of VSA/M began in the manufacturing community. PD efforts provide a different setting for the use of VSA/M. Site visits were made to nine major U.S. aerospace organizations. Interviews, discussions, and participatory events were used to gather data on (1) the sophistication of the tools used in PD process improvement efforts, (2) the lean context of the use of the tools, and (3) success of the efforts. It was found that all three factors were strongly correlated, suggesting success depends on both good tools and lean context. Finally, a general VSA/M method for PD activities is proposed. The method uses modified process mapping tools to analyze and improve process.

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A Holistic Approach to Manufacturing System Design in the Defense Aerospace Industry

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 developing and manufacturing products are insufficient. Also, manufacturing systems are complex systems that need to be carefully designed in a holistic manner and there are shortcomings with available tools and methods to assist in the design of these systems. This paper outlines the generation and validation of a framework to guide this manufacturing system design process.

Implementation Workshop: High Performance Work Organizations

Since the rise of the industrial revolution, there are few challenges that compare in scale and scope with the challenge of implementing lean principles in order to achieve high performance work systems. This report summarize key insights and learning by representatives from a cross section of organizations who are on this journey. Specifically, we report on findings from the first Lean Aircraft Initiative (LAI) Implementation Workshop, which was held on February 5-6, 1997. The report is not a “cookbook” or a “how to” manual. Rather, it is a summary of the first phase in a learning process. It is designed to codify lessons learning, facilitate diffusion among people not at the session, and set the stage for further learning about implementation.

Measuring Value in Product Development

“What is value in product development?” is the key question of this paper. The answer is critical to the creation of lean in product development. By knowing how much value is added by product development (PD) activities, decisions can be more rationally made about how to allocate resources, such as time and money. In order to apply the principles of Lean Thinking and remove waste from the product development system, value must be precisely defined. Unfortunately, value is a complex entity that is composed of many dimensions and has thus far eluded definition on a local level. For this reason, research has been initiated on “Measuring Value in Product Development.” This paper serves as an introduction to this research. It presents the current understanding of value in PD, the critical questions involved, and a specific research design to guide the development of a methodology for measuring value. Work in PD value currently focuses on either high-level perspectives on value, or detailed looks at the attributes that value might have locally in the PD process. Models that attempt to capture value in PD are reviewed. These methods, however, do not capture the depth necessary to allow for application. A methodology is needed to evaluate activities on a local level to determine the amount of value they add and their sensitivity with respect to performance, cost, time, and risk. Two conceptual tools are proposed. The first is a conceptual framework for value creation in PD, referred to here as the Value Creation Model. The second tool is the Value-Activity Map, which shows the relationships between specific activities and value attributes. These maps will allow a better understanding of the development of value in PD, will facilitate comparison of value development between separate projects, and will provide the information necessary to adapt process analysis tools (such as DSM) to consider value. The key questions that this research entails are: · What are the primary attributes of lifecycle value within PD? · How can one model the creation of value in a specific PD process? · Can a useful methodology be developed to quantify value in PD processes? · What are the tools necessary for application? · What PD metrics will be integrated with the necessary tools? The research milestones are: · Collection of value attributes and activities (September, 200) · Development of methodology of value-activity association (October, 2000) · Testing and refinement of the methodology (January, 2001) · Tool Development (March, 2001) · Present findings at July INCOSE conference (April, 2001) · Deliver thesis that captures a formalized methodology for defining value in PD (including LEM data sheets) (June, 2001) The research design aims for the development of two primary deliverables: a methodology to guide the incorporation of value, and a product development tool that will allow direct application.

Preliminary Observations on Program Instability

This white paper reports emerging findings at the end of Phase I of the Lean Aircraft Initiative in the Policy focus group area. Specifically, it provides details about research on program instability. Its objective is to discuss high-level findings detailing: 1) the relative contribution of different factors to a program’s overall instability; 2) the cost impact of program instability on acquisition programs; and 3) some strategies recommended by program managers for overcoming and/or mitigating the negative effects of program instability on their programs. Because this report comes as this research is underway, this is not meant to be a definitive document on the subject. Rather, is it anticipated that this research may potentially produce a number of reports on program instability-related topics. The government managers of military acquisition programs rated annual budget or production rate changes, changes in requirements, and technical difficulties as the three top contributors, respectively, to program instability. When asked to partition actual variance in their program’s planned cost and schedule to each of these factors, it was found that the combined effects of unplanned budget and requirement changes accounted for 5.2% annual cost growth and 20% total program schedule slip. At a rate of approximately 5% annual cost growth from these factors, it is easy to see that even conservative estimates of the cost benefits to be gained from acquisition reforms and process improvements can quickly be eclipsed by the added cost associated with program instability. Program management practices involving the integration of stakeholders from throughout the value chain into the decision making process were rated the most effective at avoiding program instability. The use of advanced information technologies was rated the most effective at mitigating the negative impact of program instability.

Los testos lliterarios na ense??anza de la llingua asturiana. 'Los textos literarios en la ense??anza de la lengua asturiana'

Con el objeto de aportar una propuesta de estrategias educativas favorecedoras del proceso de la ense??anza del asturiano, este trabajo se centra en la literatura asturiana, bas??ndose en que el aprendizaje de una lengua no se debe quedar en el enfoque comunicativo, sino que debe profundizar en la relaci??n lengua y cultura, adem??s que el conocimiento, la reflexi??n y la pr??ctica literarias suponen un apoyo para los alumnos que se ponen as?? en contacto con modelos escritos m??s elaborados. No se plantea que los alumnos aprendan literatura, sino que se pongan en contacto con ella, la hagan y la rehagan. Propone que hagan peque??as obras de creaci??n, lean fragmentos de distintos autores.etc. Plantea un modelo de did??ctica de la composici??n escrita que pasa por la proposici??n del tema: la generaci??n y acumulaci??n de ideas, organizaci??n de las ideas, ejecuci??n escrita, evaluaci??n y postredacci??n. Desarrolla las razones sobre la conveniencia de la presencia de la literatura dentro de la asignatura de Lengua Asturiana en la ESO. El trabajo plantea los criterios con los que deber??an escogerse los fragmentos literarios ejemplificadores: texto unitario, representativo de un autor de una ??poca, adecuado al nivel de conocimiento ling????stico, tama??o adecuado; ofreciendo unos ejemplos de aplicaci??n de tareas globales y otras puntuales (algunas de ellas experimentadas con alumnos en colegios de primaria y secundaria) ligadas a temas como geograf??a, fauna y flora, canciones de m??sica tradicional, la poes??a en asturiano. Al final del libro, presenta un ap??ndice que continene una peque??a gu??a de la Literatura Asturiana con datos sobre autores y textos escogidos.

Propuesta de intervención en materia de coeducación y prevención de la violencia de género : material didáctico para profesorado y asociaciones que trabajan con menores y adolescentes.

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Maletas circulantes.

Se proponen acciones de animación a la lectura desde la biblioteca escolar encaminadas a dinamizar la participación de la comunidad escolar en la práctica lectora. Partiendo de la idea de que 'hay pocos objetos o instrumentos tan útiles para llevar libros de un sitio para otro como una maleta' el autor plantea alguno de los usos posibles: 1) la Maleta familiar, con diversos materiales de lectura, que se desplazaría de familia en familia, por periodos determinados, y que incluiría un cuaderno para que cada familia exprese en él su experiencia de lectura; el objetivo dinamizar el uso de la colección de la biblioteca e introducir en las familias el debate sobre la necesidad o no de leer. 2) Maletas temáticas, con materiales sobre un tema determinado, maletas que podrán ir a casa o que podrán circular por las distintas clases de un ciclo o por todo el centro. 3) Maletas de novedades, maletas que circularán por todas las clases para presentar las nuevas incorporaciones a los fondos de la biblioteca. Finalmente se expone un ejemplo de experiencia realizada a lo largo del curso escolar en educación infantil y primaria, tres maletas con materiales de la biblioteca circulan simultáneamente por el centro escolar para que las tutoras y tutores las abran cada día, lean en voz alta alguno de los libros y permitan a chicos y chicas la lectura individual, libre y silenciosa.

Posibilidad de internacionalización del Departamento del Magdalena a través de la prestación de servicios portuarios

Es necesario el proceso de internacionalización del Departamento del Magdalena pues las condiciones actuales departamentales lo requieren, es una de las regiones más pobres del país, las condiciones socioeconómicas del departamento demuestran que hay altos índices de analfabetismo, altos índices de necesidades básicas insatisfechas; al lograr insertarse en la esfera internacional podrían mejorar su economía pues esta se podría diversificar. El departamento cuenta con la estructura portuaria necesaria para atender la cadena de distribución física internacional.

Implementación del Total Productive Management (TPM) como tecnología de gestión para el desarrollo de los procesos de MAQUIAVICOLA LTDA.

En el desarrollo de este trabajo de grado se describe la filosofía de calidad Total Productive Managment (TPM) y se desarrolla el plan de implementación de esta en una empresa del sector avícola colombiano conocida como MAQUIAVICOLA LTDA. Esta implementación tiene por objetivo optimizar la ejecución de los procesos productivos que se desarrollan dentro de la empresa con el fin de incrementar su productividad. A partir de la descripción de los conceptos y herramientas que contempla esta filosofía, se diseña un plan de implementación que va a permitir aplicar este modelo al desarrollo de los procesos diarios de la empresa, contribuyendo a la mejora de indicadores de gestión.

Modelo de segmentación : estudio, aplicación, ejecución y desarrollo de estrategias para la implementación de un modelo de clustering en el Sector Financiero

A finales de 2009 se emprendió un nuevo modelo de segmentación de mercados por conglomeraciones o clústers, con el cual se busca atender las necesidades de los clientes, advirtiendo el ciclo de vida en el cual se encuentran, realizando estrategias que mejoren la rentabilidad del negocio, por medio de indicadores de gestión KPI. Por medio de análisis tecnológico se desarrolló el proceso de inteligencia de la segmentación, por medio del cual se obtuvo el resultado de clústers, que poseían características similares entre sí, pero que diferían de los otros, en variables de comportamiento. Esto se refleja en el desarrollo de campañas estratégicas dirigidas que permitan crear una estrecha relación de fidelidad con el cliente, para aumentar la rentabilidad, en principio, y fortalecer la relación a largo plazo, respondiendo a la razón de ser del negocio

Análisis Comparado de la Gestión de dos Alcaldesas Locales del Gobierno de Luís Eduardo Garzón, desde la perspectiva de género

Análisis de la gestión de 2 alcaldesas del gobierno de Luis Eduardo Garzón, en el que fueron designadas mujeres en todas las alcaldías locales en Bogotá, desde la teoría de la representación sustantiva y el género, con el fin de abrir la discusión