leadership, innovation, systems thinking
From SDM’s genesis in 1996 to today, industry involvement has been a driving force behind the program. Companies report that SDM affiliation helps address the ever-increasing need for systems thinking within engineering and for enterprise that capitalizes on new strategic approaches to business in such areas as innovation in technology, product development, supply chain and global operations. Many also participate in SDM’s multidisciplinary research to achieve or solidify a competitive advantage.
Companies receive many benefits from affiliating with SDM, including:
Each of these opportunities provides companies with access to an MIT research network that actively investigates the design, development and management of complex systems.
SDM offers a flexible partnership approach that allows companies to engage SDM and MIT at a level best suited to their needs.
