Argomenti dell'insegnamento
PLM Processes and Systems (Product Lifecycle Management)
The course introduces Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) as a key approach for managing products throughout their entire lifecycle, from idea generation and design to production and end-of-life.
Students learn the main PLM processes and the role of PLM systems in supporting collaboration between engineering, operations, and management. The integration of PLM with other enterprise systems (such as CAD and ERP) is also discussed.
Innovation Management
This module focuses on the fundamentals of Innovation Management in industrial and technological organizations.
It covers different types of innovation and the main processes used to generate, evaluate, and implement new ideas. The relationship between innovation, company strategy, and competitive advantage is emphasized.
Product Development
The Product Development section examines the process of transforming market needs into successful products.
Students are introduced to common product development models and methods, with attention to cross-functional collaboration, time-to-market, cost, quality, and performance considerations.
(Multi)Project Management
This part of the course introduces the principles of Project Management, with a focus on managing multiple projects at the same time.
Key topics include planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and project prioritization. Traditional and agile approaches are compared.
CMS – Content Management Systems
The Content Management Systems (CMS) module explains the basic concepts behind systems used to create, manage, and publish digital content.
Students learn how CMS support communication, documentation, and knowledge management within organizations.
Modalità di insegnamento
Frontal lectures, case study discussions and exercises.
Materials will be provided by the lecturer.