Getting started with Systems of Systems

This course is designed for users who want to get started with Systems of Systems. It begins with essential details on setting up module systems as publishers and subscribers for data transfers. Administrators will learn how to establish a governance model that aligns with their organization's needs, along with a way of working model for effective data sharing between systems.

Our Courses and Trainings

Modularization Training

Enhance your organization's competence by exploring modularization methodology and its practical applications.

Courses We Offer:

A Modular Approach

Creating a modular system using Modular Function Deployment (MFD)

PALMA Training

Subscribe to Modular Management’s online trainings for access to trainings in PALMA.

Trainings We Offer:

What is Palma?

PALMA Administration

PALMA Onboarding: Governance and Maintenance

University Training

Having started as a research project, we keep the academy close to heart, offering full courses in modularization methodology as well as guest lectures and workshops.

Reference universities include:

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Unisinos University, Brazil

Modularization Training

Gather the whole company to boost the overall awareness or select focus groups to get a hands-on training in modularization applied to their area of expertise.

Courses We Offer:

A Modular Approach

The training “A Modular Approach” consists of four separate courses, but it’s recommended to attend them sequentially according to the learning track:

Introduction to A Modular Approach
This course provides a broad background to why a company should be working with modularization, what are the key definitions, and what are the fundaments for modularization success. There will be a mix of theoretical models combined with examples from companies that have been successful in modularization.
Create a Modular System
This session will show how to create a modular system based on the requirements the product must fulfill using the Modular Function Deployment (MFD®) methodology, what are the key success factors and how to avoid pitfalls in the process.
Implement a Modular System
This course provides insight into the implementation of a modular architecture; designing the modules, setting up a modular supply chain to maximize the benefits from modularity and secure that all products can be configured through the system.
Governance of a Modular System
This course focuses on the continuous work of governance and maintenance needed to protect and continue develop the modular system to maximize the value of the modular architecture created.

Duration: 8 hours (2hours*4)

Creating a modular system using Modular Function Deployment (MFD®)

The MFD Training consists of six separate sessions, but it’s recommended to attend them sequentially according to the learning track:

Introduction to Modular Function Deployment method
Introduction session to strategic modularization and the MFD methodology. The training focuses on the method Modular Function Deployment and its five steps, centering on the theory behind.
Clarify Customer Requirements
This course provides an introduction to needs-based market segments and customer values. Learn how to define and prioritize markets, needs and trends. Break-down the customer values to product properties, relating to functions, features and performances.
Identify Functions and Solutions
This course focuses on function analysis and concept evaluation. Generate, evaluate and select optimized solution(s) per identified function to identify and limit impact of variance and lifecycle.
Propose Modules and Interfaces
This course introduces the module drivers, used to secure the strategic intent for each module. De- and recompose technical solutions into modules based on market coverage, internal efficiency and lifecycle. Define interfaces to protect your modules.
Define Variants and Configurations
This course helps you define system arrangement, interfaces and system resources to allow required configurability. Develop product structure and optimize variants for targeted portfolio and roadmaps.
Confirm Architecture Feasibility
This course centers on the architecture feasibility and mitigating risks. Learn how to confirm business target fulfilment and harvest the benefits of the module system throughout the supply chain.

Duration: 12 hours (2hours*6)

Course Overview

This course includes

2 hours online self-study
Online quiz

Access on computer
Certificate of completion

What You'll Learn

How to set up the use case and structure for good information model sharing
What objects the publisher can send and what the best practice is
How to create a baseline and manage it over time
How to receive and act on data as a subscribing module system
Different way of working models

Course Content

The foundation of Systems of Systems lies in the general setup and understanding which parts of the information model are relevant to share in various usage scenarios.

The course material covers:

Systems of Systems Foundation and Use-cases

Module System Preparation in Administration

General Principals of Information Sharing and Publishing Data

Subscribing Data

Way of Working

Why Choose This Course?

Learn a common language for
product architecture

Reflect on your current situation and improvement possibilities

Enhance your understanding of the cross-functional nature of modularization and its links to customer needs

PALMA Training

Make sure you get the full value out of PALMA software by regular trainings for your frequent users as well as quick onboarding for new users.

Trainings We Offer:

What is Palma?

Take this course to understand how PALMA deliver value to your organization and what the foundational capabilities are.
Duration: 30 min

PALMA Administration

Learn how to administrate and maintain PALMA Composer. The course covers user management and organizational setup.
Duration: ~1 hour

PALMA Onboarding: Governance and Maintenance Basics in PALMA Composer

This is an introduction training and discussion material for getting started with Product Architecture Maintenance and Management in PALMA Composer.
Duration: ~3 hours

Getting started with Configuration

Get a basic understanding of the PALMA tools connected to the configuration logic, so that you can start to test the possibility scope and adjust the configuration.
Duration: ~3 hours

Getting started with Profitability

Proceed with the next step after configurations are created to project gains of product configurations based on module and product costs.
Duration: ~3 hours