MIT-Leaders for Manufacturing
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| Mission | To produce world-class manufacturing and operations leaders. |
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| Established | 1988 |
| Official name | Leaders for Manufacturing |
| University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| School type | Private |
| Focus | Operations management and Manufacturing |
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Enrollment | 96 graduate |
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The Leaders for Manufacturing Program (LFM) is a two-year graduate program that offers early-career operations and manufacturing professionals a fellowship and the opportunity to earn both an MBA (or SM in Management) and an SM in engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The program focuses on concepts such as leadership, lean, championing change, system optimization and architecture and partnering with industry. The LFM program is self governed by the students through various committees (this is intended to develop each student's own learning track). The goal of the program is to produce world-class leaders.
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[edit] History
MIT's Leaders for Manufacturing program was created in 1988 in response to the need for US companies to become more competitive. The program is a collaboration between MIT Sloan School of Management (Course 15), MIT School of Engineering , and eight industry partners, such as General Motors, Ford and DEC. The original vision of the program was "to discover and translate into teaching and practice, principles that produce world-class manufacturing and manufacturing leaders."[1]
The result has been the integration of the MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT's engineering school and external Partner companies. LFM students, graduates, and partners research and implement principles of manufacturing excellence to drive global socio-economic prosperity. Research is done primarily through student internships and can lead to additional study by the MIT academic community. The program has evolved over the years to address current operational issues such as globalization, supply chain optimization and improved system modeling from technology advancements. Some consider the "M" in LFM to represent all aspects of manufacturing from product development through end customer support.
[edit] Learning
The Leaders for Manufacturing Program (LFM) is a two-year program in which students earn two degrees: an MBA or a Master of Science from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Master of Science from the MIT School of Engineering.
LFM's curriculum is designed to teach students an appreciation for continuous, incremental improvement as well as for groundbreaking innovation –. LFM aims to give students a solid background in critical areas of manufacturing (including manufacturing processes), design and development, operations management, information technology, teamwork, leadership, change management, and systems thinking through class work, research, and opportunities to lead and learn by doing.
The LFM program provides many opportunities for students to learn and practice leadership skills through carefully planned activities. The activities in a course called The Universe Within and in a separate course during the first summer focus on continuous leadership discovery, reflection, interaction, and development. LFMs meet and discuss critical manufacturing challenges with people from a wide variety of perspectives, including partner company executives, other LFM alumni and plant floor workers.
Students take the lead in managing the proseminars, plant treks, and committees such as arketing and admissions, internships, strategy & vision, and LFM alumni.
[edit] Operations Development Opportunities
Most LFM students pursue careers in manufacturing or operations companies. LFM students can take advantage of recruiting opportunities through career development offices at MIT, LFM, and the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Recent LFM grads are working in positions such as:
Product Manager[1]
Responsible for exploring new business opportunities as well as new product positioning, introduction and promotion. Interacts with sales, financial planning, marketing communications, engineering, technical marketing, and operations. Determines product mix based on market, profitability, and break-even analysis.
Operations Manager[2]
Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet goals, quality and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and material supply. Establishes operational objectives, delegates assignments to subordinate managers, and provides guidance to teams. Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs.
Supply Chain Manager/Material Quality Manager[3][4]
Manages the Supplier Rating System, ensuring that all supplier non-conformances are captured and validated. Manages coordination with program quality, engineering, program office, and procurement; all aspects of Supplier Corrective Action Process. Works with program teams on supplier quality processes and supplier quality. Leads the development, implementation, and continued review of product process verification strategy.
[edit] Partner Companies
MIT's Leaders for Manufacturing (LFM) program is an academic and research partnership among MIT's School of Engineering, MIT Sloan School of Management, and industry. LFM believes that an industry/academic partnership can have a tremendous influence on evolving the future of business, academia, and society, both locally and globally. LFM industry partners (see below) participate actively in LFM’s governance, admissions process, internships, faculty research, thesis development, and other initiatives.
LFM has over 25 partner companies which include Boeing, Amazon, Novartis, Cisco, Flextronics, American Axle, General Motors, and Raytheon. Recent additions to the partnership include Amgen, Spirit AeroSystems, Pepsi Bottling Co. and General Dynamics.[2]
Students work with the partner companies through internships. These internships are considered unique to the program in that, in addition to helping students learn, the internships have a positive impact on the LFM companies. ."[3]
List of LFM Partner Companies [5]
[edit] China Leaders for Manufacturing (CLFM)
The LFM program is developing a partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University on a China based program (CLFM). The program started fall of 2007 with their first class of students. Both programs look to future opportunities for idea sharing and research opportunities in America and China.
