IIE Solutions articles from October 2000

IIE Solutions archives from October 2000

Salary survey surprises.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... My jaw dropped when I saw the numbers. Oh, there were plenty of surprises in IIE's 2000 salary survey (see this month's cover story, "Money talks [but it doesn't say everything]," which begins on page 22). Employers in St. Louis are paying IEs...

Purdue tackles supply chain issues in multidisciplinary lab.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... A new multidisciplinary lab at Purdue University is working to understand how the complex interactions among corporations affect supply chain factors such as production planning and scheduling, inventory management, distribution, and...

Fulbright opportunities.
October 1, 2000... The Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals is offering more than 54 awards in engineering during the 2001-2002 academic year. Industrial engineers are invited to apply for positions in a variety of countries, including...

Decision aids may increase errors.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Automated decision aids -- such as those designed to reduce human error in aircraft cockpits, nuclear plants, and intensive care units -- can actually make people more prone to new types of errors, according to a new study. "There has been...

Advances in rapid prototyping.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Researchers at two universities have developed innovative ways to create three-dimensional models. One uses a 3-D printer; the other uses ice. Professors at North Carolina State University have created a laser printer that can produce...

NEWSMAKERS.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Colin Murray was appointed a vice president of sales by Belle Systems, Murray holds a B.S. in industrial engineering from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. in marketing and finance from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management Murray...

Execs for mid-sized manufacturers in demand.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... According to RSM McGladrey's second study of executive compensation practices at middle-market manufacturing companies, such organizations are experiencing a tight executive employment market. The study includes 11 executive positions at...

$21 million joint venture with China's state-owned Tianjin Tractor Manufacturing Co.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Deere and Co., the world's largest maker of agricultural equipment, formed a $21 million joint venture with China's state-owned Tianjin Tractor Manufacturing Co. The new company will be headquartered in Tianjin, China and is 51 percent owned by...

Web-based, real-time supply chain monitoring and event management solutions.
October 1, 2000... Vigilance Inc., a provider of supply chain monitoring and event management solutions and Tefen Ltd., an operations consulting and industrial engineering firm, have announced a strategic alliance to provide customers with industrial engineering...

The new protocol will unify the way data is stored online.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The National Center for Data Mining at the University of Illinois at Chicago has launched the first version of an infrastructure called Data Space Transfer Protocol for creating the next generation web of data on the Internet. Researchers hope...

Simulation community mourns Pritsker.(Obituary)
October 1, 2000... A. Alan B. Pritsker, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of computer simulation and leading member of IIE, passed away at his home Aug. 24. He was 67. When Pritsker's friends and colleagues reflect upon his life and work, they describe a man of...

The right information.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Operations Manager for Information Resources ProMedica Health Systems Toledo, Ohio Amy Ridener, the operations manager for information resources at ProMedica Health Systems, is making processes more efficient by making sure the...

The worth of a worker.(Review)
October 1, 2000... You know that employees are a company's greatest resource. But just what is a worker's value to the company? Jac Fitz-enz, Ph.D., founder of the Saratoga Institute, presents a method for assessing the financial worth of an organization's people...

Packaging Leader of the Year.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Co. has been selected by the Packaging Education Forum as the Packaging Leader of the Year. PEF will present the award to Heinz in November at the Forum's Leadership Awards ceremony.

Leadership and excellence in the application and development of an operational curriculum supporting the integrated manufacturing enterprise.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Pennsylvania State University's Quality and Manufacturing Management program has been selected as the 2000 Computer and Automated Systems Association of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers University LEAD Award winner. The award honors a...

No one is to blame.(workplace safety)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... I am looking for a dividing line. I managed to make it through the "hot-coffee-in-the-lap" lawsuit without making a public disgrace of myself. I endured the recent court ruling that awarded a significant amount of money to people whom cigarette...

As only a scientist can.(industrial engineer, Roku Technologies L.L.C.)
October 1, 2000... The title scientist can conjure up images as disparate as Frankenstein's laboratory and Albert Einstein's theories. Both men sought to enlighten the world with their creations, after all. Dana Moore, while he is not creating monsters or energy...

Money Talks but it doesn't say everything.(industrial engineering salaries)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... IIE's 2000 salary survey reveals steadily growing salaries. But that doesn't mean everyone is happy Industrial engineers are earning more than ever. In thc 2000 salary survey sponsored by the Institute of Industrial Engineers. IIE members...

Knowledge management: The intellectual revolution.
October 1, 2000... More significant than the business paradigms that preceded it, the knowledge revolution offers new ways to promote growth and productivity The turn of the new millennium has seen the maturation of a new business paradigm, one that portends...

Business measures in a quantum world.
October 1, 2000... Can Newtonian notions of measurement stand up to Schrodinger's machines? In 1997 a friend gave me a book that had a profound impact on my life. The book, Leadership and the New Science by Margaret Wheatley, examines the application of...

Have a successful.(implementing project management technologies)
October 1, 2000... APS implementation Good project management is an essential element Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) is a set of technologies, business processes, and performance metrics that enable manufacturing companies to compete more...

A note from the president.(Institute of Industrial Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... What a great time to be an industrial engineering professional. With the world, our family lives, our jobs, and our roles evolving at breakneck speed, our professional society is changing just as quickly to keep pace. It is exciting to see...

Many chapters are 'excellent'.(Institute of Industrial Engineers chapters)(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2000... Due to an editorial omission, a number of IIE chapters did not appear in the August article "Here's to the winners," which listed senior chapters that took home Excellence Awards from the May honors and awards ceremony. In light of the...

How to be an author.(submitting an article for publication)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Q: How do I submit an article for publication in IIE Solutions? A: Anyone can submit an article for review by the editors of IIE Solutions. Author guidelines are available online at http://solutions.iienet.org/iiesg.htm. "Readers who...

Search for next executive director begins.(Institute of Industrial Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... IIE Executive Director John Powers is sticking to his original decision: He's off to the golf courses of North Carolina next summer. Powers' two-year commitment as IIE's leader ends in July 2001, so the organization is forming a search...

Bylaws revised.(Institute of Industrial Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... IIE's Board of Trustees took further steps in the organization's reconstruction in light of the IIE 2000 plan by revising its by-laws. The changes resulted from a general consensus that the language was difficult to read and understand. ...

University chapters honored.(Institute of Industrial Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The University Chapter Recognition Program awarded the following university chapters for their accomplishments: Gold award honorees are Arizona State University and Lehigh University. Silver awards were given to Kansas Stare University,...

Welcome, and welcome back.(Institute of Industrial Engineers staff members)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... When IIE staffer Elizabeth Wagner left the organization seven months ago to explore another career opportunity, she had no idea she'd be back so soon. At the time, she was IIE's marketing coordinator, but she wanted to become involved with the...

Good news for the insured.(Seabury and Smith Incorporated, Institute of Industrial Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... IIE members who participate in the IIE group insurance program with Seabury & Smith have an exclusive e-mail address to access information about their policy. Kevin Adamson, assistant vice president of the company, said, "IIE members may...

A new organization.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... At the annual IIE Board of Trustees meeting in August, the Board developed a new organizational structure that it hopes will facilitate achieving the goals of the IIE 2000 plan. The structure is the result of a group initiative that has been...

Accumulation conveyor.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Accuzone zero-pressure accumulation conveyor has been enhanced to provide increased throughput, faster set-up, and more flexibility in configuring system layout. The conveyor is available in 24-and 30-inch zone lengths. The conveyors with...

Maintenance training videos.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... A line of eight training videos helps managers teach operators, technicians, maintenance staff, and engineers to maintain process and manufacturing equipment. "Autonomous Maintenance: Shopfloor TPM Implementation" recounts firsthand experiences...

Better business processes.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... PowerCerv Vision is a process-mapping solution that creates a business knowledge repository It supports PowerCerv Integrated Enterprise Response by providing graphical presentation of processes among e-business, customer relationship...

Teaching ergo techniques.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Two companion booklets are available to teach workers how to avoid ergonomics problems: "Training Customer Service Reps to Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries-Manager's Guide" and "The Customer Service Rep's Guide to Avoiding Repetitive Stress...

Stop screen interference.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Jitters, color smears, and blotching on computer screens are caused by invisible magnetic fields generated by electrical current running through wiring, transformers, and nearby electrical devices. ImageGuard II enclosures are made from a...

Ergonomic work station.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Hodge Manufacturing's work station with bench return is suitable for shipping, holding scales, packing cartons, or computer use. It features a bench return mounted to a basic bench with an adjustable mounting plate. The bench top channel forms...

Project management basics online.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... PM Basics is a browser-based, multimedia training program that teaches fundamental project management skills through interactive technology. It is designed to introduce beginners to project management or give experienced project managers a...

Less lifting.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Ergo-Tranz is a battery-powered lift/transporter that allows users to lift loads of up to 450 pounds without bodily strain; it can be used in confined spaces and narrow aisles. A single column mast provides precise, powered lift height...

Lift trucks with AC motors.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Steinbock standard lift trucks, available from Professional Materials Handling Co., are supplied with AC motors that provide them with more speed and acceleration than DC-powered trucks. The vehicles feature a high degree of torque at low motor...

Maybe that's why no one knows the dress code.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Before you rely on electronic transmission to disseminate important documents, consider the findings of a new study in the educational psychology department of Ohio State University. Students who read essays on a computer screen found the...

Minding the queue.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... "As I drive to or from work, I try to leave after rush hour (for optimum speed), but occasionally I find myself in a traffic bottleneck on the freeway Most other drivers try to drive as close as possible to the vehicle in front of them, which...

A little caring goes a long way.
October 1, 2000... Workers who feel that their boss cares about them are less likely to report discomfort from working long hours in front of a computer monitor, according to researchers. "People who may have experienced discomfort are more likely to speak...