IIE Solutions articles from February 2000

IIE Solutions archives from February 2000

Thinking eye-to-eye.
February 1, 2000... Some people are so smart that they learn a thing once and know it their whole lives. Some of us learn a thing and, no matter how much we try to keep it in mind, it slips away and we have to rediscover it later. There is a particular fact...

Scots look to University of Michigan for expertise.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The University of Michigan College of Engineering is planning to partner with the new Scottish Centre of Engineering Excellence being formed in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Centre, which will provide engineering continuing education and...

lEs show how to energize Africa.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... African nations can become more prosperous and politically stable by developing regional electric power grids and pooling their energy resources. The finding is based on economic models begun by Purdue University industrial engineers 15 years...

Design data falls short of quality standards.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Audits performed by Prescient Technologies Inc. show that there is a consistent level of error in engineering design data tested across aerospace, automotive consumer products, and electronics industries. Fewer than 10 percent of the product...

Purdue plans $200 million engineering upgrade.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... A major overhaul of the Purdue University Schools of Engineering facilities is in the works. The long-term $200 million plan will expand the facilities by nearly 60 percent. The first step in the upgrade is the construction of a new $60...

Software company wins research award.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... STEP Tools received a $2 million Advanced Technology Program Award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The award will fund STEP Tools' model-driven intelligent control of manufacturing research and development project.

Ergonomists welcome OSHA guidelines.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Few industrial engineers question the importance of ergonomics in the workplace: After all, IEs have seen firsthand how companies can prevent worker injuries and boost bottom line profits with a good ergonomics program. We already know...

NEWSMAKERS.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... * The Georgia Institute of Technology named Brynn Runkle director of its new executive master's in international logistics program in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Before joining Georgia Tech, Runkle spent two years as an...

Placing a piece of history.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The papers and files of industrial engineering pioneer Marvin E. Mundel are available for placement in a library, museum, university, or other suitable location. After Marv died, the Smithsonian took some files for their History of...

Prominent IEs honored.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... A. Alan B. Pritsker and Jerry Banks were honored by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences College on Simulation at the Winter Simulation Conference in December 1999. Pritsker received the lifetime professional...

Who wants to be a...(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Well, maybe not a millionaire. But $1,000, a primetime TV appearance, and a free trip to New York would be OK. That s what Dale T. Masel, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering at Ohio University, won when he...

Engineering a revolution.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... I didn't know you could go into consulting right out of college, says Alexandra Lucas, now a project manager for Viant, a firm that incubates start-up companies and helps large companies establish a presence on the Internet. As an...

Applying science to design.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "For many years, engineering design has been considered art rather than science," writes Andrew Kusiak, author of the recently published book Engineering Design: Products, Processes, and Systems. In it, Kusiak affords researchers and...

Board of Certified Safety Professionals.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... A study conducted by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals found that the average salary for CSPs is $69,218. Results show that CSPs earn significantly more than safety professionals who do not have certification.

The Texas A&M University.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Texas A&M University student engineering council was named the most exemplary at the National Association of Engineering Student Councils Conference in November 1999.

BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The 1999 BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) competition was held at Texas A&M University in November 1999. The participants included students from middle and high schools in Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and...

BLS Safety & Health Statistics.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://stats.bls.gov/oshhome.htm The year 2000 brings an updated U.S. population census. This site provides a wealth of safety and health statistics.

OSHA Ergonomics.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTc/ergonomics ergonomics The recently drafted Occupational Safety and Health standards for repetitive stress injury are previewed on this portion of OSHA's Web site.

INFORMS Quality, Statistics and Reliability Section.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://rmt-diagnosis.engin.usich. edu/informs/index html This portion of the INFORMS Web site addresses research and research-related issues in quality, statistics, and reliability. Newsletters can be accessed from hot links.

Design News Online.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://www.designnews.com This new digital magazine offers "channels" in such technologies as CAD/CAM, electrical and electronic products, and fluid power, and in such markets as aerospace defense, appliances and consumer products, and...

Istituto Elettrotecnico Nazionale Galileo Ferraris.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://www.ien.it Part of success in conducting international business is using testing organizations to perform qualification testing and ongoing product quality audits. This site is the home of one such Italian-based organization.

Global Benchmarking Council.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... www. globalbenchmarking.com The council strives to help member organizations improve their processes and systems. It explains services that the council provides and information about membership.

Kaizen Institute.
February 1, 2000... http://www.kaizen-institute.com Founded by Masaaki Imai, KI is a management consulting firm that helps companies implement kaizen tools and strategies. The site offers an introduction to kaizen as well as reference material.

The Engineering Council.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://www.engc.org.uk/ Headquartered in London, the Engineering Council is tasked with "enhancing the standing and contribution of the engineering profession in the national interest and to the benefit of society."

The Gilbreth Network.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http: //gilbrethnetwork.tripod.com/front.html This source of everything Gilbreth offers an online version of the groups newsletter, a bibliography, a bulletin board, and links to related sites.

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://www.edfacilities.org Launched last year, the NCEF site is operated by the National Institute of Building Sciences for the U.S. Department of Education. It provides resources for people who plan, design, build, and maintain schools.

ISO Registered.com.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http://www.isoregistered.com Information and articles on ISO/OS and other quality management standards are offered here. An international directory of ISO-registered companies and organizations is provided as well.

MESA International.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... http: //www.mesa.org MESA is a not-for-profit trade association of manufacturing execution system software vendors. It serves as a forum for competitors to work together to expand the awareness and use of manufacturing technology.

How fast is your OODA loop?(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... One of the great things about this magazine is that it reaches a diverse audience. Because the readership spans more than two generations, I felt it was important to share with you a shocking insight that I had the other morning. I was...

Winter Sim well done.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Winter Simulation Conference that was held in Phoenix this past December was fantastic: There were 12 tracks of nine sessions each; a 1,754-page proceedings; and about 30 vendors exhibiting their wares. Winter Sim presents a tremendous...

Part-time boss.
February 1, 2000... Can a part-time job be a path to management? Industrial engineer Charlotte Hawthorne, manager of the discover research neuroscience division of Lilly Research Laboratories, would say yes. After the birth of her first child in 1993, Hawthorne,...

The well-rounded IE.
February 1, 2000... Communication tools of the trade We have a host of high-tech aids to assist us in communicating. Companies use satellite transmissions to talk to all their offices at once on television. Businesses routinely use fax machines, e-mail, cell...

What your boss really wants.
February 1, 2000... Industrial engineering supervisors reveal what they expect of employees Most professionals wonder, at least occasionally, What does my boss really want? It may sound easy, but pleasing your boss isn't simple. After all, to do so you must...

Scheduling employees for around-the-clock operations.
February 1, 2000... It's a staff resource management issue, not just a clerical task of putting names to a schedule Whatever the reason for them, around-the-clock operations present special scheduling problems to the manager: How long should the workday be?...

A quest for best practices.(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2000... When a process engineering department sought to improve its practices, it had to search outside the company for benchmarks What is the staff of a department to do when they want to become best in class but cannot find best practices related...

Career fair slated for IIE conference.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Industrial engineering job seekers will want to put IIE's Career Fair on their calendar. The fair, to be held May 22 and 23 during the Industrial Engineering Solutions Conference, brings together professionals seeking career opportunities and...

In other publications.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Featured in the September-October 1999 issue of Industrial Management: * By the age of 31 she was overseeing one of the most ambitious projects in her corporation's and possibly the entire global energy industry's history. Three years...

Streamlining pays off for members.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... IIE headquarters continue to be actively involved in mapping process flows to increase efficiencies throughout the organization. Bob Chasse, Board of Trustees vice president-at-large, has been facilitating the project and is seeing...

Join the ABET accreditation team.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... ABET accreditation is often a determining factor when prospective students are selecting undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, so it behooves colleges and universities to maintain their accredited status. In order to be accredited,...

The Institute for the new millennium.
February 1, 2000... IIE 2000 is an Institute-wide initiative that guarantees IIE growth and success in coming years For IIE, as for many organizations and individuals, 1999 was a year of significant self-evaluation. The leadership and staff spent much of the...

Logistics Software CD-ROM.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Council of Logistics Management released the 1999 edition of its annual Logistics Software on CD-ROM. The current edition includes updated information about more than 1,000 software packages of interest to logistics personnel. Individual...

Commercial fleet management.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... An Internet-based, real-time fleet management service called eTruck is designed for the commercial vehicle industry. On-board computers automatically send vehicle locations to a Web server. Using a standard Web browser, dispatchers can access a...

A choice in lift truck engines.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Daewoo G5 Series lift trucks are available with two additional engine options. The Mitsubishi G424 is a four-cylinder, 2.4-liter engine that generates 46.6 horsepower at 2,300 rpm. Its counterbalanced crankshaft design reduces engine vibration...

Software for data sharing.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The LMS Reporting seat is a data management and reporting software tool that allows anyone in an organization to access most types of engineering data as well as visualize, analyze, report, and share their work with others. Users retain...

Small but heavy-duty labeler.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The LA3100 is a label applicator suitable for applying small labels to relatively flat surfaces, making it possible to apply labels accurately and consistently without operator intervention. The heavy-duty LA3100 can operate as a standalone...

Federal Register on CD-ROM.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Solutions Software is offering the 1999 U.S. Federal Register Volume 64 on a single CD-ROM. The register contains the official rules and regulations, proposed rules, and notices issued by Federal agencies. It includes presidential...

Lift decks for better ergonomics.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The two-position turntable with pneumatic lifts from Air Caster Corp. allows full racks to be rotated out of workstations and replaced by empty racks. The lift allows easy loading at all levels, which yields ergonomic benefits for workers. The...

Extranet software for the enterprise.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Framework Technologies' new ActiveProject v2000/E is an enterprise-scalable version of the company's project communication software. It is designed to help organizations deploy and manage multiple large-scale projects across an extended...

Boost kit packaging speed.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Kit-Veyor collating conveyor from Automated Packaging Systems can support speeds of up to 60 kit batches per minute by reducing conveyor cycling time. The Kit-Veyor's drive system allows it to accommodate variable speeds and differing...

Integrated IMPACT.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Impact Encore ERP software is suited to repetitive, custom, quick-turn, and mixed-mode manufacturing operations and distribution companies as well as divisions of larger companies. The system is a modular, integrated system that is scalable and...

Production and inventory control.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Datamodes TM4 is an ERP solution that controls production and inventory. Work orders are created for stock or individual order. Structured finished items and subassemblies are released and completed based on a defined bill of materials....

Award-winning performance.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Platinum ERA is a business performance solution that integrates customer relationship management functionality with traditional distribution and accounting capabilities. The software addresses a variety of operations, including managing...

Software, services, and support.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Fourth Shift 7 is a software system that addresses customer care, employee care, supplier care, and e-business. It features enhanced Web-enabled supply chain, advanced planning and scheduling, as well as Microsoft connectivity capabilities. It...

Keep your commitments.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Tactic software from Waterloo is a PC-based finite capacity scheduling system. It explicitly and simultaneously considers a plant's capacity and material limitations, projecting realistic effects on delivery, utilization, and inventory for new...

Internet-enabled solutions.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Pilgrim software provides year-2000 compliant enterprise quality management solutions. The Q&MIS Suite covers audits, document management, internal and external process management supplier quality management, preventive maintenance, and...

Operations research at the movies.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... A mathematical model for choosing films outperforms movie exhibitors' own choices by between 30 percent and 120 percent, according to a study published in a journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. ...

Hopeless but happy.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... In a January National Public Radio interview, Cornell University psychology professor David Dunning commented on findings of his recent study titled "Unskilled and Unaware of It." His research shows that people who are incompetent in areas of...

Tribute to the men and women in brown.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "FedEx is a collection of marketers with trucks and planes, while UPS is industrial engineers with a collection of trucks and planes." -- Brian Clancy, co-principal, MergeGlobal, as quoted in "Logistics in Brown," Forbes, Jan. 10 issue

Integrated planning and production.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Visual Manufacturing incorporates ERP, advanced planning and scheduling, customer relationship management, and quality management capabilities. It is suitable for a variety of planning and production strategies, including custom, make-to-order,...

Custom-driven demand.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... AIM Vision can be implemented in a single- or multi-plant environment. It consists of five integrated applications groups: electronic order processing, bar coded technologies, manufacturing control, scheduling applications, and integrated...

A make-to-order solution.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The CSF Manufacturing System is an integrated MRPII solution for discrete manufacturers that make to order and require contract traceability. The easy-to-use system is year-2000 compliant; it monitors, plans, manages, and controls and entire...

Automate and manage.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Manage 2000 is an Internet-enabled ERP system that automates and manages operations across the supply chain. The system ties the front and back offices together by integrating more than 40 applications for production, planning, engineering,...

ERP/MES for discrete manufacturers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... ProfitKey's enterprise production system includes enterprise resource planning, advanced planning and scheduling, a manufacturing execution system, and a decision support system for discrete manufacturers. $4,000 per user.