IIE Solutions articles from September 1996

IIE Solutions archives from September 1996

IE helps Story succeed as VP. (industrial engineer Susan Story of Alabama Power Co.)
September 1, 1996... "Find what you enjoy the most and be good at it." That advice not only comes from Susan Story, it is advice she has followed throughout her career. As a leader with the largest electric utility company in Alabama, Story has had a successful...

The engineer in transition to management.
September 1, 1996... The traditional role of functional managers is undergoing significant change in many of today's industries. This change is a result of an emphasis on the use of multi-functional teams and the matrixing of staffs onto these teams for projects. The...

Simulation modeling and DOE. (design of experiments)
September 1, 1996... Manufacturing in today's global marketplace is challenging to say the least. High-quality, quick delivery, cost competitiveness, and the demand to meet the ever-changing needs of the customer are all essential in today's world wide arena....

Beyond ERP and MRP II: optimized planning and synchronized manufacturing. (Enterprise Resource Planning; Manufacturing Resource Planning)
September 1, 1996... Since the 1960s, tens of thousands of manufacturers have installed Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to help them meet production management challenges. In most cases, however, these systems...

Tailoring your MRP system to meet your needs. (Material Requirements Planning)
September 1, 1996... You've just decided to plunk down $25,000 for the new car of your dreams. Is it everything you always wanted? Well, not quite. Look at the tires. Will that brand of tires hold up in tough winters? What about that bicycle rack the dealer offered?...