IIE Solutions articles from June 1997

IIE Solutions archives from June 1997

Job market favorable for logistics professionals.
June 1, 1997... Job opportunities and salaries are increasing for professionals in the logistics function, according to a study performed by the Logistics Research Group at Ohio State University. The 1996 Survey of Career Patterns in Logistics predicts...

IE ensures healthy enterprise.(Cooper Clinic's Associate Medical Dir, industrial engineer Dr. Boyd Lyles, Jr)
June 1, 1997... The Cooper Clinic, a Dallas, Texas-based internal and preventive medicine practice, faces a significant scheduling and logistics challenge each day. With dozens of patients undergoing comprehensive physical examinations that can require more...

Distribution network modeling.
June 1, 1997... Determining the best location For warehouses and distribution Facilities is an intimidating task. Hundreds of candidate locations and thousands of customers create millions of freight rate combinations that need to be considered in just one...

Logistics for disaster relief: engineering on the run.(Cover Story)
June 1, 1997... As commander of the 353rd Civil Affairs Unit, U.S. Army Captain David Elmo had to be prepared to handle a wide variety of logistical challenges. The 353rd, a New York City-based reserve unit assigned to deal with civilian populations in Army...

Achieving maximum supply chain efficiency.
June 1, 1997... Achieving maximum supply chain efficiency requires that suppliers and buyers establish a close working relationship. This way, joint efforts can be implemented to improve any inefficient operations within the supply chain, and those benefits...

Cumulative trauma disorders: keyboard or software design?
June 1, 1997... Although the keyboard apparently plays a role in causing cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), a deeper examination of the office environment can reveal additional potential culprits, such as awkward hand postures and repetitive hand movements...

Standard data: developing an effective predetermined time system.
June 1, 1997... The need for an effective means to measure performance is essential for organizational success. Many companies, both large and small, now realize that it is no longer possible to compensate for inefficiency by raising the price of the end...

DOE package optimizes coverwrap process.(design of experiments; plastic album design)
June 1, 1997... CHALLENGE: Minimize scrap, rework, and cleaning times caused by excessive glue build-up during photo album coverwrap process. STRATEGY: Apply design of experiments (DOE) statistical method to find optimal process settings. RESULTS: DOE...