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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 the Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT, 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 IIoT, 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 IIoT, how IIoT 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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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

2 hours to complete

Series Introduction

2 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 72 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

12 videos

Welcome!1mOur Learning Plan2mDigital Technology Trends in Manufacturing10mInsights from Siemens - Digital Transformation of Manufacturing6mInsights from Fast Radius - An Entrepreneur's Journey in Digital Manufacturing 7mConsumer Driven Change in Manufacturing5mOrganizational Challenges in Digital Transformation4mInsights from Siemens - Complexity from Legacy Systems and Legacy Mindset6mDigital Capabilities are Lifesavers5mInsights from Siemens - Post COVID Manufacturing3mInsights from Siemens - Managing Diversity in New Talent10mInsights from Siemens - Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Current Leadership & Digital Transformation 8m

2 readings

Course Syllabus5mPre-Course Survey10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 45 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Course Introduction3mWhat is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?6mSensor Technology and Industrial Applications7mInsights from Ford - Sensors to IIoT3mInsights from Ford - IIoT Manufacturing Examples3mEconomics of Sensor Technology3mCommon Business Cases for Sensors3mInsight from Tata Steel - Productivity, Safety, and Security with IIoT8mInsights from Tata Steel - IIoT Example for Pandemic Safety4m

3 readings

Self-reflection - Sensors to IIoT10mSelf-reflection - IIoT Manufacturing Examples10mSelf-reflection - Productivity, Safety, and Security with IIoT10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Computing Resources and Business Context of IIoT

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 71 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

9 videos

What is Cloud Computing?8mInsights from Tata Consulting Services (TCS) - IIoT Applicaton Examples7mIIoT Ecosystem8mInsights from TCS - IIoT Ecosystem Roles of TCS4mIIoT Business Value Proposition11mIIoT Implementation Framework12mIIoT Challenges and Risks7mInsights from Siemens - IoT Risks3mInsights from TCS - Risks and Challenges with IIoT6m

1 reading

Self-reflection - IoT Risks10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Future Trends, Summary, and Course Project

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 46 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIOT)

by NPOct 25, 2021

Good course for people who is interested in Industrial Internet of Things

by SMJun 2, 2022

Excellent Teacher Nice Case Study and Examination Pattern

by RSMar 18, 2023

The course was very informative, very well prepared, very knowledgeable and very well presented to learners.

by SDJan 20, 2022

More on the business aspects, don't expect too much in terms of technologies.

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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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