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Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

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In this course, learners will be introduced to the concept of Digital Twins, learn how it is applied in manufacturing, and what businesses should consider as they decide to implement this technology. Considerations include information technology infrastructure, the business value of implementing Digital Twins, and what needs to happen across the organization to ensure successful implementation.
Learners will hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of implementing Digital Twins, how Digital Twins is being implemented in their companies, and insights on the future of this technology within their industry and across manufacturing.

The content presented in this course draws on a number of real-life interviews and case studies, and was created through a partnership with Siemens.

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

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Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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M.S. Krishnan

Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems, Professor of Technology & Operations

Stephen M. Ross Business School

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

What is a Digital Twin?

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 55 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

11 videos

Course Introduction4mWhat are Digital Twins and How Do They Work?6mDigital Twins in Manufacturing6mInsights from Ford - Digital Twins Applications at Ford4mInsights from Tata Steel - Digital Twins Example Built on IoT Platform5mInsights from Siemens - Digital Twin of Performance3mInsights from Tata Steel - Digital Twins Example for Industrial Construction Project2mComplexity and Scale of Digital Twins7mInsights from Siemens - Executable Digital Twins5mInsights from Siemens - Functional Digital Twins Example2mDigital Twins and the Automotive Industry5m

8 readings

Pre-Course Survey10mCourse Syllabus5mSelf-reflection - Digital Twins Applications at Ford10mSelf-reflection - Digital Twins Example Built on IIoT Platform10mSelf-reflection - Digital Twin of Performance10mSelf-reflection - Digital Twins Example for Industrial Construction Project10mSelf-reflection - Executable Digital Twins10mSelf-reflection - Function Digital Twins10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Digital Twins Platform, Ecosystem, and Business Context

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 56 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Digital Twins Platform Ecosystem4mDigital Twins Concept3mInsights from Siemens - Evolving Digital Twins Ecosystems6mWhat are the Business Advantages of Digital Twins?9mDigital Twins Implementation10mInsights from Ford - Digital Twins Implementation Guidelines4mDigital Twins Challenges and Risks6mInsights from Siemens - Digital Twins Challenges6mInsights from Ford - Digital Twins Risks2m

3 readings

Self-reflection - Evolving Digital Twins Ecosystems10mSelf-reflection - Digital Twins Implementation Guidelines10mSelf-reflection - Digital Twins Challenges10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Future Trends and Summary

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 20 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DIGITAL TWINS

by ARApr 2, 2022

From Digital Twin strategy to implementation planning, great learning! I highly recommend it.

by RGFeb 15, 2023

!a great panorama and useful and easy to compare frameworks for risks, opportunities & business values. Interviews from top industries executive. Really great !

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About the Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

Digital technologies are fundamentally transforming every aspect of the value chain in manufacturing, logistics, and management consulting. In this course series, you’ll learn the basics behind some of these breakthrough technologies and their business applications, including improved productivity, quality, and cycle-time benefits within manufacturing and logistics. Challenges and risks for businesses will also be addressed.

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