IIE Solutions articles from November 1997

IIE Solutions archives from November 1997

Closing the participation gap. (employee participation)
November 1, 1997... No more than 10 percent of the U.S. workforce works in a truly participative environment, according to an estimate by the Work in America Institute of Scarsdale, New York. This figure is at odds with other surveys, most of which say at least...

Netsolutions. (five Web sites related to industrial engineering)
November 1, 1997... ISO 9000 Online http://home.pi.net~cbon/qiso.html ISO 9000 Online contains links to 35 different ISO 9000, QS 9000, and ISO 14000 Web pages maintained by different ISO interest groups and organizations. Information about the ISO/QS 9000...

Consultant affirms versatility of IE background. (industrial engineer Bill Denton of Industrial Engineering Associates Inc)
November 1, 1997... Anyone doubting the versatility that an IE education offers might change his mind after taking a look at Bill Denton's operation. "I think variety is probably our middle name," says Denton, whose consulting firm, Industrial Engineering...

A case for IIE certification. (Institute of Industrial Engineers)
November 1, 1997... Few degrees, even at the highest levels, guarantee lifetime access to employment. A recent, verifiable, solid credential - such as a diploma, Professional Engineering license, or certification - can markedly improve your employability. For...

Breakthrough automation strategies: the changing role of industrial engineers.
November 1, 1997... Over the last 20 years, industrial engineers have experienced an accelerated rise in stature within their organizations. As escalating global com petition has placed increasing importance on the efficiencies of production, thereby transforming...

How to automate without losing your mind.
November 1, 1997... Automation systems design is as rewarding as it is challenging. It cuts across all disciplines, and produces major conflicts correctly on the human and machine levels. It is a very big responsibility. And based on years of personal experience...

Simulating roadway and curbside traffic at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.
November 1, 1997... The airport is neither the first nor last leg of an airline passenger's journey. Everyone has to use some mode of ground transportation to access or leave the airport before continuing their trip. Therefore, the performance of an airport's ground...

End user experiences. (part three)(The Manager's Guide to Supply Chain and Logistics Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques)
November 1, 1997... The bleak, gray sky lay heavily across the floating world and an opaque haze obscured mighty Fuji's peak from Michiko's sight. An inaudible sigh, and she turned her sad gaze from the fallen giant to look across the dark, troubled waters of the...

Benchmarking: lessons for disciplined improvement.
November 1, 1997... A quick way to cut wasteful activity in some companies today would be to ax all the benchmarking! As commonly practiced, benchmarking can easily fail to add any competitive value. Business benchmarking should, however, contribute directly to...

Take the drive of your life. (Banff, Alberta)
November 1, 1997... Going on a scenic drive in Banff is surprisingly easy-just go in any direction. If you prefer a more structured itinerary, and you're going to the Solutions '98 Conference and Expo, and/or the 1998 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, you...

Manufacturing software plays key role in growth of precision manufacturer.
November 1, 1997... Challenge: Find manufacturing system capable of addressing both build-to-order and build-to-stock modes. Strategy: Install a completely integrated system to handle planning, estimating, costing, capacity scheduling, material usage, and...