IIE Solutions articles from March 1998

IIE Solutions archives from March 1998

Do the numbers speak for themselves? (systems engineering)(Column)
March 1, 1998... Jack listened to the sounds of his neighborhood at night. In the distance, an automobile engine revved, then died. A flag flapped and flew over the darkened schoolyard a few blocks away. In the blackness, the house creaked and a gust of wind...

The growing demand for consultants. (industrial engineering consultancy)(Column)
March 1, 1998... Webster defines consulting as "providing professional or expert advice." Although consulting is not itself a licensed profession, it is often considered a means of practicing a profession. Providing professional advice as an engineering...

Ergonomics solutions start with good data.
March 1, 1998... Ergonomics is arguably one of the most complex and multifaceted topics that can face an industrial engineer in the workplace today. It can also be one of the most important to a corporation, regardless of industry. Quality, safety, and...

Digital humans in the simulated product life cycle.
March 1, 1998... Warning: Digital humans may soon be entering your workplace What are digital humans? Digital or virtual humans are computer-generated, graphically displayed entities that represent either imaginary characters or real humans. The former,...

Strategies for cost justifying ergonomic improvements.
March 1, 1998... A common lament within the practice of ergonomics is, "How do I cost justify the solution?" A myriad of techniques are available, and some of the most common and fruitful will be illustrated in the material that follows. However, it is proper to...

A strategic domain: IE in the semiconductor industry. (industrial engineering)
March 1, 1998... Over the past 25 years, the semiconductor chip has affected our lives in ways that are unprecedented in human history. Integrated circuits (ICs) have revolutionized information technology, the sophisticated controls that make mechanical and...

Project management: finding the right tools for your company.
March 1, 1998... You're a successful engineer sitting at your desk one day when the director of engineering calls you into her office. She tells you that she has been impressed with your engineering skills and your technical work, and she has an important new...