What does the Design to Cost Mastery course cover?
Design to Cost Mastery is covered here in 8 modules: Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process, Cost Drivers in Product Design: Identifying and prioritizing, Cost Estimation and Analysis: Introduction to cost estimation methods and tools and 5 more.
How do you approach Design to Cost Mastery step by step?
The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process, moves through Cost Drivers in Product Design: Identifying and prioritizing and Cost Estimation and Analysis: Introduction to cost estimation methods and tools, and ends at Final Project and Course Wrap-Up: Course wrap-up and final thoughts.
What is in Module 1 of the Design to Cost Mastery course?
Module 1 is Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process. It works through defining design-to-cost and its importance in product development, understanding the benefits and challenges of design-to-cost, overview of the design-to-cost process and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 7 modules build on.
How is the Design to Cost Mastery course delivered?
The Design to Cost Mastery course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.
How much does the Design to Cost Mastery course cost?
The Design to Cost Mastery course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.
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Design to Cost Mastery: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimizing Product Costs
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize product costs and improve profitability. Through interactive lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on projects, participants will gain a deep understanding of the design-to-cost process and learn how to apply it in their own organizations.Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of design-to-cost and its importance in product development
- Learn how to identify and prioritize cost drivers in product design
- Develop skills in cost estimation, analysis, and optimization
- Understand how to integrate design-to-cost with other product development processes
- Apply design-to-cost principles to real-world projects and case studies
Course Outline
Module 1. Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process
- Defining design-to-cost and its importance in product development
- Understanding the benefits and challenges of design-to-cost
- Overview of the design-to-cost process
- Case study: Successful implementation of design-to-cost in a real-world company
Module 2. Cost Drivers in Product Design: Identifying and prioritizing
- Identifying and prioritizing cost drivers in product design
- Understanding the impact of material selection on product cost
- Analyzing the effect of manufacturing processes on product cost
- Case study: Reducing product cost through material selection and manufacturing process optimization
Module 3. Cost Estimation and Analysis: Introduction to cost estimation methods and tools
- Introduction to cost estimation methods and tools
- Understanding the different types of costs in product development
- Analyzing and estimating costs using various methods and tools
- Case study: Estimating and analyzing costs for a new product development project
Module 4. Cost Optimization: Introduction to techniques and strategies
- Introduction to cost optimization techniques and strategies
- Understanding the role of design for manufacturability in cost optimization
- Applying cost optimization techniques to real-world projects and case studies
- Case study: Optimizing product cost through design for manufacturability and supply chain optimization
Module 5: Integrating Design-to-Cost with Other Product Development Processes
- Understanding the relationship between design-to-cost and other product development processes
- Integrating design-to-cost with product development processes such as product lifecycle management and concurrent engineering
- Case study: Integrating design-to-cost with product lifecycle management and concurrent engineering in a real-world company
Module 6: Implementing Design-to-Cost in Your Organization
- Developing a design-to-cost strategy and implementation plan
- Understanding the role of leadership and organizational culture in design-to-cost implementation
- Overcoming common challenges and barriers to design-to-cost implementation
- Case study: Successful implementation of design-to-cost in a real-world company
Module 7: Advanced Topics in Design-to-Cost
- Introduction to advanced topics in design-to-cost such as design for sustainability and design for circular economy
- Understanding the relationship between design-to-cost and sustainability
- Applying design-to-cost principles to sustainable product development
- Case study: Developing sustainable products using design-to-cost principles
Module 8. Final Project and Course Wrap-Up: Course wrap-up and final thoughts
- Applying design-to-cost principles to a real-world project or case study
- Developing a comprehensive design-to-cost plan and implementation strategy
- Presenting final projects and receiving feedback from instructors and peers
- Course wrap-up and final thoughts
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate will demonstrate the participant's mastery of design-to-cost principles and their ability to apply them in real-world situations.Course Features
- Interactive and engaging lessons and activities
- Comprehensive and up-to-date course materials
- Personalized feedback and support from expert instructors
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Hands-on projects and activities
- Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning schedule
- Lifetime access to course materials and resources
- Gamification and progress tracking
- Community-driven discussion forums and peer feedback
- Actionable insights and takeaways
- Mobile-accessible and user-friendly course platform