IIE Solutions back issues from July 2002:
Knowledge is power. (Editor's Desk).(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2002; ... To know or not to know, that has been the question. But more than that, the issue has been to share or not to share what is known. Our society has wrestled with everything from how much knowledge of the world is appropriate to share with teenagers to how informed a community has a right to ...
Letters.
Jul 01, 2002 ... A GOOD PLACE TO STAY I enjoyed reading Joe Junguzza's Member Forum column ("A Good Place to be From," April). Having been on the Council on Industrial Engineering with Joe for several years, I have heard him talk on this subject many times. It is true that 11 of the ...
Bubble research blasts off: materials research being conducted on the International Space Station will ultimately result in better processing of metals and alloys. (News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The International Space Station became a materials research laboratory in June when scientists began studying the "bad" bubbles that cause defects in metal alloys used to produce engine turbine blades and semiconductor crystals. In the STS-111 mission to the international Space ...
Coaching a winning team. (Uncommon IE).(Jon Volpe )(Brief Article)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Jon Volpe always wanted to be a football player. He went from being an All-Pac-10 tailback for Stanford University to being rookie of the year in the Canadian Football League. But his father kept reminding him that he needed an additional career to fall back on, so Volpe earned B.S. and ...
Congested arteries reduce productivity. (Quote, Unquote).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Unless we manage highway congestion, our nation will continue to incur economic costs in foregone productivity, wasted fuel, and a reduced quality of life. ...
Christina M. Lupher. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Oklahoma State University's Christina M. Lupher received one of 38 scholarships from Tau Beta Pi for her accomplishments in scholarship, ...
Carter J. Kerk. (Newsmakers).(American Society of Safety Engineers )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation chose Carter J. Kerk to become vice chair. Kerk, a member of IIE, is an associate professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and ...
Juliana L. Fortune. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Tau Beta Pi awarded Juliana L. Fortune one of 35 graduate fellowships based on her high scholastic achievements, campus leadership, and service. As an ...
Traci Hartmann. (Newsmakers).(summer intern at the FBI)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The Federal Bureau of Investigation invited Traci Hartmann to represent Oklahoma in its summer internship program in Washington. Hartmann, a student member of ...
What goes up must stay in reach: a multi-discipline team of students think outside the box to develop an affordable elevator prototype.(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... A home elevator can cost upward of $20,000, a steep price to pay for those who need one -- largely the disabled and elderly who are trying to maintain their independence. A group of college students in Troy, N.Y., has built a solution: a home elevator that will cost thousands ...
Supply Chain mastery. (Book of the Month).(New Directions in Supply-Chain Management )
Jul 01, 2002 ... New Directions in Supply-Chain Management by Tonya Boone, Ph.D., and Ram Ganeshan, Ph.D., offers a fresh view of current practices and future directions in supply chain management and overall business strategy. A collection of 18 original essays based on discussions at the ...
Redefining the workplace with agility.(Gartner Inc. report)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Companies can make strategic changes to adapt to the shifting definition of a workplace from emphasizing place to emphasizing and enabling work regardless of place. "Agility -- or the ability of physical spaces, IT systems, and management process to respond quickly to change and ...
The final frontier.(astronaut Mike Massimino)(related article: A Life Less Ordinary)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Eight and a half minutes separated Mike Massimino from this planet. That was one revelation Massimino made during his May presentation to a capacity crowd at the Georgia Institute of Technology. An industrial engineering graduate of Columbia University, Massimino taught at ...
David Belden. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... David Belden, a member of IIE and former executive director of the Institute, accepted a position as president of the United Engineering Foundation, Currently the ...
Jeffrey S. Goss. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... * Arizona State University's College of Engineering and Applied Science selected Jeffrey S. Goss as the new director of its Center for Professional Development ...
Christina R. Strunk. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... * Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, elected Christina R. Strunk to receive its Bernard Scholarship. Strunk is a senior industrial ...
Arda Kutlu. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... * Arda Kutlu of Texas A&M University won the Orr Scholarship from Tau Beta Pi based in part on his contributions to the engineering profession. Kutlu is an ...
Outsource with care.(not always a benefit)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Outsourcing has become increasingly popular among businesses worldwide, but it only enhances company performance in certain situations. In a study of 176 global semiconductor companies, researchers identified characteristics that predicted whether firms improved their ...
Florida Airport gets first RFID system. (News).(radio frequency identification)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Florida's Jacksonville International Airport will be home to the world's first all-radio frequency identification baggage tracking and identification system. JIA, which was recently named an in-line explosion detection screening pilot site by the Transportation Security Administration, ...
How health affects productivity. (News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... How does the health of employees drive business productivity and profitability? How do depression, stress, musculoskeletal disorders, migraines, obesity, and pain affect productivity? Can management practices help? Does investing in people or technology reap larger productivity payoffs? ...
Suzanne Keers. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Suzanne Keers assumed the position of senior vice president at Akibia Consulting. Keers graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. degree in industrial ...
Mark A. Schneider. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Eastman Kodak Co. appointed Mark A. Schneider to its board of directors. Schneider first worked as a summer employee with the company. After he completed his degree in ...
Lawrence M. Maloney. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Menlo Worldwide named Lawrence M. Maloney vice president of consulting for its Menlo Worldwide Technologies division. Maloney holds a B.S. degree in mechanical ...
Donald E. Lindauer. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Retrieval Dynamics Corp. designated Donald E. Lindauer head of its application development team. Lindauer brings more than 20 years' experience in ...
Better bologna by pasteurization.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Purdue University scientists have developed a post-packaging pasteurization process for ready-to-eat meats that eliminates contamination by the deadliest of the bacterial food contaminants. The scientists used sliced bologna tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, packaged it in ...
Tooling & Manufacturing Association's Precision Metalworking Competition. (Education Briefs).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... A number of Illinois students took home savings bonds as prizes in the Tooling & Manufacturing Association's Precision Metalworking Competition. The program, now in its ...
University of Arizona was one of six international students arrested by the FBI in May in a suspected fraud scheme. (Education Briefs).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... An industrial engineering junior at the University of Arizona was one of six international students arrested by the FBI in May in a suspected fraud scheme. The students allegedly paid ...
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is accepting applications through November. (Education Briefs).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is accepting applications through November. The fellowships support 30 individuals a ...
Should I stay or should I go? (Performance Improvement).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... It's safe to say that the notion of working for a single company throughout one's career is a thing of the past. I can remember when it was honorable to be considered a "company man." Now, the average number of careers -- not just jobs -- a person will have in his or her lifetime is around ...
The absolute truth. (Ergonomics).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... A few weeks ago, I joined an Internet chat room related to ergonomics. I now realize it's a mistake to assume that people who associate themselves with ergonomics concerns are necessarily interested in promoting and advancing the topic. In the chat room, I asked some ...
Who are these guys? (Management).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The title of this column, a classic line from the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, often seems appropriate in a business setting. In my career as an operating manager, I often had to move into a new position, overseeing existing staff who were unknown to me. In probing ...
Spread the wealth of knowledge: expand the systems view to all corners of the company.
Jul 01, 2002; ... I have been living the process lifestyle for a long time, and I was doing it long before it was cool. (It is cool, right?) I'll spare you the sermon about why process is important and how using its concepts and tools can be so good for your company. I assume you already get that. ...
Follow the leader: Zulma Toro-Ramos is paving the way to academic success for students and administrators.
Jul 01, 2002; ... People go to great lengths to be first. It begins in childhood -- a star student eager to be the first one called upon to answer a question, an aspiring athlete wanting to be picked ahead of a competitor for a team in gym class, a classmate who rushes to the front of the line to go outside ...
Which way to convey: everything you ever wanted to know about conveyor sortation systems but were afraid to ask.
Jul 01, 2002; ... Conveyor systems are an efficient way to transport products between warehouse areas, floor levels, and buildings. Deciding when to use and how to design a conveyor system depends on product characteristics, equipment integration issues, and throughput requirements. Generally, if a ...
Quick and easy kaizen: capitalize on the creative power in every worker.
Jul 01, 2002; ... Dana Corp. did something very unusual in American industry -- the company developed a methodology to ask every single worker four magical words: What do you think? Then management listened to employees' improvement ideas. And in contrast to traditional suggestion systems in which someone ...
Measuring up. (Work Measurement Advertorial).(industrial engineering software solutions)
Jul 01, 2002 ... At first glance, a retail chain, an insurance company, and a food processing facility appear to have little in common. A closer inspection, however, reveals that those businesses are among thousands that use work measurement tools to streamline operations. Work measurement concepts of ...
Buyer's Guide: ergonomics software.(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Ease Inc. 27405 Puerta Real, Ste. 380 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 348-7511 http://www.easeinc.com sales@easeincom ErgoEase $5,000+ ErgoEase analyzes operator methods for ergonomic impact. Users ...
Manufacturing software solutions by MAGI. (Flexible BRP).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Manufacturing Action Group, Inc. (MAGI) develop and distribute fully integrated manufacturing software packages (ERP, MRP, & MRPII) for today's manufacturer. Affordable, easy to use, and feature-rich systems for the Windows platforms. Contact us today for a free ...
Time study for Palm and Pocket PC. (Work Measurement).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Download Free Demo from www.acsco.com $495 Single User License - $50 Each Add'l * Determine required number of observations * Review operator performance * Apply elemental frequencies * Create final standards on PDA * ...
Vines Enterprises. (Consultant).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Vines Enterprises is a leading provider of Industrial Engineering techniques, appropriate management strategy and software to support these services. Vines Enterprises has 25 years experience providing assistance for Productivity Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Lean ...
W. J. Kennedy. (Sample PE Exam).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Sample PE Examination Sample PE Examination in Industrial Engineering. 80 questions, with answers, in the multiple choice format presently used by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Send a check for $55 (includes postage and handling) to W ....
Royal J. Dossett Corporation work study software. (Work Measurement).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Time study and work sampling programs. For use with the rugged, reliable, easy-to-use Datawriter data collector. Check the competition (ask them how many systems they have sold; ask them for customer references). Then visit our Web site. Our programs are used by hundreds of ...
Management Recruiters of Lake St. Louis. (Recruiter).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Searching for Industrial Engineers and Project Managers within: * Retail Distribution & Logistics * Grocery Distribution & Logistics * Plastics Manufacturing We have excelled in permanent recruitment and placement services both regionally and ...
Al Rose: I.E & Supervisory Training/Consulting On-Site or Training Center. (Work Measurement).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Internationally recognized leader in Training Services. No prior experience is required. Time Study, MTM, or Methods Engineering (MTM participants receive "official" MTM Assoc. "Blue Card") Industrial Engineers * Mechanical Engineers * Productive ...
Microsoft Great Plains eEnterprise. (Enterprise Resources Mgmt.).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Lower costs and improve performance with eEnterprise applications that seamlessly integrate across manufacturing, distribution, finance, sales and marketing, customer service, payroll, and human resources. Designed to easily and securely ...
Industrial Timestudy Institute, Inc. (Time Study).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Work Measurement Specialists * (4) Day Time Study Training * Time Study for Supervisors * On-Site Training Available * Work Measurement Studies * Time Study & Methods Engineering * ...
IET, Inc. (Productivity Improvement).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Productivity Improvement Specialists * Facility Layout Planning * capacity Planning * Productivity Improvement Services * Production Standards * Warehouse/Material Flow Improvements * ISO9000/QS9000 Assistance ...
Continuous improvement at headquarters: promotions restructure publications to improve member service and benefits. (Focus on File).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Continuous improvement lies at the heart of industrial engineering principles, and true to the profession it upholds, IIE regularly seeks improvements. The changes at IIE allowed the Institute to reorganize the publications department for greater efficiency. Monica ...
Recognizing high achievers. (Focus).(advertisement)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Know an outstanding achiever in your community or discipline? Take the time to nominate worthy candidates for the annual IIE awards. From students to professionals, there's an award category for virtually every accomplishment. The nomination deadline for IIE Transactions Awards ...
Lean conference offers large perspectives: multiple industries can benefit from management initiative to improve operations. (Focus).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Looking for the biggest ideas revolutionizing industry? Search no further than the IIE Lean Management Solutions Conference Sept. 22-26 in Seattle. The conference caters to both beginner and advanced levels in industry and academic institutions, promising to provide insight about applying ...
Simulation at a glance: new class offers novices insight and instruction into evolving discipline. (Focus).(Brief Article)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002 ... As the leaves turn color and the days grow shorter, people of all ages return to the classroom. IIE members are no different, and fall heralds the advent of IIE's continuing education series. Joining this year's line-up is an introductory seminar on simulation modeling led by Rainer ...
Northern exposure to learning. (Focus).(former workers at Pratt and Whitney still meet to discuss experiences of industrial engineering careers)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Retirement doesn't necessarily halt the bonds of friendship between industrial engineers. A 44-year member of IIE, Bill Smith is one of many industrial engineers from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, Conn., who gather on a regular basis to reminisce and enjoy each other's ...
Southern hospitality: local chapter meets at headquarter facilities. (Focus).(Atlanta )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The staff at IIE headquarters offered hospitality to the Atlanta chapter by opening its doors for the local chapter's meeting in May. "I think it's nice for our members, especially our local members, to get a chance to see what headquarters looks like," said Jeff Lebow, a ...
Rewards out west. (Focus).(Phoenix, Arizona chapter of Institute of Industrial Engineers uses awards to attract students to profession)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... In central Arizona, IIE Chapter 70 goes beyond its membership to attract students to the profession and recognize excellence in the community on all levels. In April, the chapter honored students ranging from middle school to college to promote engineering, math, and science disciplines. ...
Share your experience. (Focus).
Jul 01, 2002 ... Allow others to benefit from your knowledge. Submit a proposal for one of IIE's 2003 conferences and contribute to the professional development of your peers. Perhaps your experience impacted safety health, or ergonomics. The Applied Ergonomics Conference in Dallas March 11-13, ...
Easy come, easy go. (Punchline).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... An IIE member showed up at the Institute's Annual Conference in May with an erroneous invoice reflecting a more than $3 million balance due him. But he has nothing on Danny Rodriguez. Rodriguez, a Fort Myers, Fla., industrial engineer, received a tax refund check from the United ...
Mindless jobs are deadly. (Punchline).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Worker with little latitude for decision making die earlier than employees with more flexibility, even if the latter have high-stress jobs, according to a new study. "The lack of control a person had in his or her job substantially increased the hazard of death," said Benjamin ...
Leadership is in the genes. (Punchline).(Joseph Currier)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... People who exhibit executive ability and pursue leadership opportunities have an innate "executive factor" -- e-factor, for short -- according to corporate executive coach Joseph Currier, Ph.D. Some people are just predisposed to behaviors that make them leaders, he says. ...