Professor Tyson Browning, Professor of Operations Management at Texas Christian University, presents a two-part talk as part of WBS Distinguished Seminar Series:
Part I: Research Applications of the Design Structure Matrix
The design structure matrix (DSM) is a powerful tool for visualizing, analyzing, innovating, and improving many kinds of systems—including product designs, organizational structures, and process flows. The DSM is a square matrix showing relationships among system elements, which can be product components, software code packages, teams, companies, activities, etc. By analyzing a DSM, one can prescribe a better (e.g., more modular) system architecture or organization. Adding a time-basis to the model enables one to prescribe a faster, lower-risk process. Because the DSM highlights process feedbacks, it helps identify iterations, cycles, and rework loops (key drivers of cost and schedule risk). This presentation will provide several examples of how operations management researchers have used the DSM in varied contexts and applications to publish in top journals.
Part II: Publishing in the Journal of Operations Management
This presentation will provide information about the Journal of Operations Management and discuss recent developments and new directions.
Biography
Prof. Tyson R. Browning is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, and consultant. He is a full Professor of Operations Management in the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, where he conducts research on managing complex projects (integrating managerial and engineering perspectives) and teaches MBA courses on project management, operations management, risk management, and process improvement. Prior to joining TCU in 2003, he worked for Lockheed Martin, the Lean Aerospace Initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Honeywell Space Systems, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. He earned a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Abilene Christian University before two Master’s degrees and a Ph.D. from MIT. Having previously served as a Department or Associate Editor for three journals, he is currently co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Operations Management.
Seminar commences 13.00 hrs (Lunch for registered participants available in WBS MBA Lounge from 12.15 hrs)