IIE Solutions articles from September 2002

IIE Solutions archives from September 2002

Vigilant minds for vulnerable skies. (Editors Desk).(Editorial)
September 1, 2002... "The superior man, when resting in safety does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security, he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not...

Cool idea for manufacturing: ice is nice for rapid prototyping. (News).(Ming Leu)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Aided by two grants from the National Science Foundation, Ming Leu, Ph.D., and doctoral student Guanghua Sui of the University of Missouri-Rolla are working to see if their cool idea for rapid prototyping will hold water. Leu has an idea...

Secure career opportunity: transportation security agency is recruiting industrial engineers for jobs across the United States. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... As a part of the U.S. government's initiative to federalize passenger screening and baggage handling, the newly created Transportation Security Administration is recruiting as many as 300 industrial engineers for permanent full-time jobs at...

Techie CEOs value innovation. (News).(study from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Research and development spending to generate innovative new products is strongest at corporations whose CEOs are younger, invest heavily in their own firm's stock, and have experience in marketing, engineering, or R&D, according to a study in...

Cell phones trigger tunnel vision: in fact, any activity that requires deep thought is dangerous. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Car drivers who use cell phones have a reduced field of view--tunnel vision--according to preliminary results of a University of Rhode Island analysis. URI industrial engineering professor Manbir Sodhi and psychology professor Jerry Cohen...

Virginia Tech's Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering inducted James P. Ignizio. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Virginia Tech's Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering inducted James P. Ignizio, a 36-year IIE member, into its Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Ignizio manages modeling and simulation for Intel Corp. in New Mexico. He earned...

Stephen M. Robinson joined the Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Stephen M. Robinson joined the Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications. Robinson, a 23-year member of IIE, is a professor of industrial engineering and computer science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He recently received...

Metro-Optix welcomed Dave Orr as its CEO. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Metro-Optix welcomed Dave Orr as its CEO. Previously president and CEO of Pliant Systems, Orr has more than 20 years' experience in the telecommunications field. He received his master's degree in business administration from the University of...

Cesar M. Garcia joined International Remote Imaging Systems Inc. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Cesar M. Garcia joined International Remote Imaging Systems Inc. as executive vice president. Garcia graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and earned an advanced management certificate...

Optimizing production optimization. (Book of the Month).(Emerging Optimization Techniques in Production Planning and Control )
September 1, 2002... Emerging Optimization Techniques in Production Planning and Control offers a new way to address production issues. The book sets forth a concept of adaptive memory programming for grouping a number of generic optimization techniques used in...

Navigating a sea of stats. (Site To See).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Data from more than 100 U.S. federal agencies can be found through FedStats (http://www.fedstats.gov). A topical index that covers everything from adoptions to women-owned businesses offers one route to finding information; statistics sorted by...

Carter & Burgess was ranked No. 1 in the distribution/warehouses category of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list. (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Carter & Burgess was ranked No. 1 in the distribution/warehouses category of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list. The consulting company provides architecture, engineering, real estate, refrigeration, logistics, industrial...

The Computer Hazardous-Waste Infrastructure Program (CHIP). (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) has introduced legislation to create a recycling program for the 41 million computers that are discarded every year. The Computer Hazardous-Waste Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Act would see the EPA administer...

The 10 millionth Toyota vehicle manufactured in North America. (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The 10 millionth Toyota vehicle manufactured in North America rolled off the line July 29. The milestone celebrates 16 years of manufacturing and a $13 billion investment in North American operations.

Harmonic Communications appointed Alan Flohr. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Harmonic Communications appointed Alan Flohr senior vice president of worldwide sales. Flohr brings more than 16 years' experience in marketing and sales to his new position. He completed his M.B.A. at the Amos Tuck School of Business at...

BCE Inc., a Canadian communications company, promoted Charles Childers. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... BCE Inc., a Canadian communication company, promoted Charles Childers to president of BCE Teleglobe. Childers obtained his master's degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University. He has been with the company more than 11 years and...

Network Photonics Inc., an optical wavelength switching subsystems company, named Phil McCall. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Network Photonics Inc., an optical wavelength switching subsystems company, named Phil McCall vice president of sales and support. McCall brings more than 28 years' experience in telecommunications to his new position. He holds a bachelor's...

The Cooperative Education Division of the American Society for Engineering Education selected Brian Rugg. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Cooperative Education Division of the American Society for Engineering Education selected Brian Rugg National Cooperative Education Student of the Year. Rugg graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in industrial and systems...

Honda to double Alabama production.(Honda Manufacturing of Alabama L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... NEW IDEA? Honda Manufacturing Alabama announced plans to expand its operations with the addition of a $425 million production line that will double its current 150,000-unit capacity. The expansion is part of an overall plan to increase...

The University of Tennessee has signed a "linkage agreement" with Nigeria's University of Lagos. (Education Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The University of Tennessee has signed a "linkage agreement" with Nigeria's University of Lagos to collaborate on research as well as student and faculty exchanges. Engineering is one of four academic disciplines covered by the agreement. The...

The Dartmouth College Library. (Education Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Dartmouth College Library will build an integrated portal to increase the efficiency of research at the college. The Dartmouth Engineering and Applied Science Research Environment will integrate information from the college's sources with...

NOL Group. (Education Briefs).(Erasmus University Rotterdam)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... International logistics service provider NOL Group is partnering with Dutch university Erasmus to offer a master of science degree in economics and logistics. The two-year curriculum is being offered as an extension of NOL's management trainee...

An intense summer program before beginning their undergraduate engineering studies at Northwestern University this fall. (Education Briefs).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Twenty-one academically elite minority students took part in an intense summer program before beginning their undergraduate engineering studies at Northwestern University this fall. The rigorous five-week curriculum includes math, chemistry,...

Auto safety not a weighty matter: vehicle quality is a better predictor of how much protection drivers get. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Bigger and heavier vehicles aren't necessarily safer than other cars and trucks. University of Michigan physicist Marc Ross and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research scientist Tom Wenzel have released a report showing that vehicle...

Digital Distress. (Fast Stat).(finger or hand injuries)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Each year, U.S. hospitals treat more than 1 million workers for acute finger or hand injuries. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Examen Inc. hired Walter Kopp. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Examen Inc. hired Walter Kopp as its vice president of engineering. Kopp attended Cornell University for his bachelor's degree in operations research and industrial engineering, and the University of Massachusetts for his master's degree in...

Dean M. Panettieri assumed the position of vice president of manufacturing. (Newsmakers).(GretagMacbeth L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Dean M. Panettieri assumed the position of vice president of manufacturing. His qualifications include more than 15 years' experience in operational and business capacities. Panettieri is a graduate of Columbia University with a B.S. in...

Telesp Celular Participacoes South America assigned Edson Alves Menini. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Telesp Celular Participacoes South America assigned Edson Alves Menini the position of investor relations advisor. Menini has executive experience in corporate finance, financial planning, and foreign exchange. He holds an industrial...

Art.com. (Newsmakers).(Heather Vacek)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Art.com, an online supplier of prints, photographs, and posters, employed Heather Vacek as channel program manager. In her new position, Vacek will develop new business channels and improve existing programs. She earned a B.A. in economics, a...

Students offer professional advice. (News).(Rayovac Corp.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... For four months, Don Heiliger, Zach Leveston, Grace Satyadi, Mary Maedke, and Greg Spry prepared for weekly project strategy meetings with Rayovac executives, including the company's vice president of information systems and vice president of...

Discord Accord. (Quote, Unquote).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... "Leaders put too high a value on harmony. Good leadership teams fight, but they fight about issues, not personalities." -- Dave Anderson, No-Nonsense Leadership

Demand data less valuable over time.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... An inventory management focus group conducted at Georgia Tech's Logistics Institute reveals 10 reasons for the degradation of demand data over time: 1. Declining product life cycles 2. Rapidly changing consumer preferences 3. New...

Special agent. (Uncommon IE).(Traci Hartmann)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Honors Intern Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Firing automatic weapons, being fitted for a bulletproof vest, tracking criminals, and preventing future terrorist attacks may not sound like a typical day for a college...

Calendar.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... SEPTEMBER September 19 * Cellular Manufacturing as a Foundation for Lean Management course, Norcross, Ga. September 21-24 * P.E. Exam Review for Industrial Engineers course, Norcross, Ga. September 22-25 Material...

Working in the data mine. (Performance Improvement).(what databases tell us)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... It's nice to have a 21st-century term for something many of us have enjoyed for years--data mining. I collect data like some people collect Beanie Babies. Crunching the numbers at the end of the month is like getting to read the sports...

Intoku ergonomics. (Ergonomics).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Having studied martial arts of various styles for most of my life, I have picked up fragments of Eastern philosophy that become woven into the fabric of my life. My engineering training and Western background tend to twist these ideals into new...

The dog ate my ethics. (Management).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Will the circle be unbroken? Will anyone say enough is enough? The denials and rationalizations we hear are less compelling than that classic adolescent excuse, The dog ate my homework. Society does not usually think of business management...

To serve and protect: industrial engineers are on the first line of defense in U.S. airport security.
September 1, 2002... When Louis A. Turpen, the president and chief executive of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority was quoted in the NY Times as saying airport security is no longer "a police problem--it's an industrial engineering problem," he was right on...

Day in, day out: in the true industrial engineering spirit, Jim Tompkins doesn't waste a moment.(Tompkins Associations Inc.)(Company Profile)
September 1, 2002... When you're a doctor, firefighter, investigative reporter, or police officer, there's no such thing as off duty. No matter where you are, your job is never far from mind. Consulting, however, doesn't generally fall into this category of...

Tackling safety with simulation: security for football games at the United States Military Academy has taken a page from the IE playbook.
September 1, 2002... Safety is one thing, but for many ardent fans, football is everything. After Sept. 11, 2001, heightened security procedures at the United States Military Academy made it challenging to get more than 30,000 fans onto the post for football games....

Research reports: executive summaries of current studies.
September 1, 2002... Managers of manufacturing plants face myriad choices--long-range strategic capacity investment decisions, tactical workforce deployment, operational planning to improve quality and productivity In this column, we highlight four papers that...

IIE dedicates new headquarters. (Focus On IIE).
September 1, 2002... In the courtyard of the newest facility, IIE members, staff, and officers gathered for a ceremony dedicating the building to the service of the industrial engineering profession. Steve Howard, quality assurance manager for Home Depot, spoke...

Award winners make their mark.(industrial engineering profession)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Each year, IIE recognizes individuals and teams that have made an impact on the industrial engineering profession. The following list includes awards bestowed on IIE societies, divisions, chapters, students, and senior members at the 2002...

Transformations in Transactions. (In Other Publications).(journal IIE Transactions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Although not immediately evident to the casual observer, several changes are taking place with IIE Transactions. After much consideration, publication of the journal will switch to a different company beginning January 2003. "We're...

Portugal chapter officers launch their term.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The new board of directors for the Portugal chapter of IIE started its term of office in May. The first meeting of the new term occurred at Hotel Novotal in Lisbon, Portugal. The agenda included dinner for members and guests followed by a...

IIE Solutions continues to shine.(regional and national awards)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... IIE publications brought home six awards from regional and national competitions to add to the growing collection of accolades. Both the Magazine Association of Georgia and the American Society of Business Publication Editors recognized IIE...

International man of IE. (Profile of a Winner).(industrial engineering)(John R. Birge)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... How did a mathematician with an international flair become dean of an engineering school? For John R. Birge of Northwestern University, a mathematical background and international experience have added to his ability to make contributions to...

Portland is a bed of roses.(2003 IIE Annual Conference)
September 1, 2002... Touted as the City of Roses and known for its commitment to culture and green space, Portland, Ore., will host the 2003 IIE Annual Conference May 18-21. The newly released conference logo portrays the lush green location and diverse activities...

Online access. (Ask IIE).(Institute of Industrial Engineers web site)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Q: I can't access the members-only sections of the IIE Web site. How can I view restricted areas? A: The first thing to do is check your membership status. If you are a member of IIE and your membership has not expired, you should be able...

Quicker picking. (Marketplace).(Eskay Corp.)(unit load system)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Eskay's latest unit load system features rack-side workstations for picking less than full pallets of fast-moving items. The system is up to 45 percent faster than conventional unit loads, boosting throughput to as many as 70 pallets per hour....

Follow that inventory. (Marketplace).(Radcliffe Systems Inc., )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Designed for transportation companies and distributors with private fleets, the StarLight mobile inventory tracking solution aims to improve operational profitability, increase billing accuracy, and reduce write-offs. Real-time connectivity to...

Process improvement by flowchart. (Marketplace).(Ben Graham Corp)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Updated flowcharting software from the Ben Graham Corp. enables users to prepare detailed charts of work processes by employing eight basic symbols. Business Process Charting Professional Edition software is based on the Graham process...

Control truck scale operations. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Truck Tracker is an easy-to-use software package developed for organizations that require truck, material, and account management. Created for use in the Windows operating system, the software features operator-friendly screens for processing...

Controlling inspection costs. (Marketplace).(Raindrop Geomagic)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Geomagic Qualify is quality inspection software that combines non-contact 3-D scanning with computer-aided inspection for better quality and cost control. It enables automation of first-generation inspections, tool validation, wear analysis,...

Decision simulation software. (Marketplace).(Palisade)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Using Monte Carlo simulation to show all possible outcomes, At Risk software seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to add risk analysis to any decision or process that contains uncertainty. The newest version of the software...

Hicks & Associates Consultants to management. (Consultant).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Our Specialty: Operations Improvement Also: Facilities Planning/Design Work Measurement Call Phil Hicks to discuss. Hicks & Associates Lecanto, FL (352) 527-1172 hicksasaoc@mindapring.com www.hicks-associates.com...

Al Rose. (Work Measurement).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... I.E. & Supervisory Training/Consulting On-Site or Training Center Internationally recognized leader in Training Services. No prior experience is required. Time Study, MTM, or Methods Engineering (MTM participants receive...

C-Four. (Lean Engineering).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... C-FOUR has the best all-around systems and support for portable time study & work sampling... plus FREE I.E. Consulting! * Real-time accuracy feedback * Run on palm, pocket, handhold, notebook or desktop PCs * One-click data entry...

Manufacturing Software Solutions by MAGI. (Flexible ERP).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Manufacturing Action Group, Inc. (MAGI) develop and distribute fully integrated manufacturing software packages (ERP, MRP, & MRPII) for today's manufacturer. Affordable, easy to use, and feature-rich systems for the Windows platforms. Contact...

Time Study for Palm[TM] and Pocket PC[TM]. (Work Measurement).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Download Free Demo from www.acsco.com $495 Single User License - $50 Each Addl * Determine required number of observations * Review operator performance * Apply elemental frequencies * Create final standards on PDA *...

R. J. Levulis & Associates Consultants to Management. (Consultant).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... R. J. Levulis & Associates is an international management consulting firm focusing in the industrial engineering field. We assist our clients in such areas as: * Establishing work cells and reducing throughput time * Facilities...

Divilbiss Electronics. (Work Measurement).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
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Vines Enterprises. (Consultant).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Vines Enterprises is a leading provider of Industrial Engineering techniques, appropriate management strategy and software to support these services. Vines Enterprises has 25 years experience providing assistance for Produetivity...

W. J. Kennedy Sample PE Examination. (Sample PE Exam).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Sample PE Examination in Industrial Engineering. 80 questions, with answers, in the multiple choice format presently used by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Send a check for $55 (includes postage and...

Royal J. Dossett Corporation Work Study Software. (Work Measurement).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Time study and work sampling programs. For, use with the rugged, reliable, easy-to-use Datawriter data collector. Cheek the competition (ask them how many systems they have sold; ask them for customer references). Then visit our Web site. Our...

Management Recruiters of Lake St. Louis. (Recruiter).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Searching for Industrial Engineers and Project Managers within: * Retail Distribution & Logistics * Grocery Distribution & Logistics * Plastics Manufacturing We have excelled in permanent recruitment and placement services...

JobsInMFG.com. (Careers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
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Microsoft Great Plains eEnterprise. (Enterprise Resource Mgmt.).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Lower costs and improve performance with eEnterprise applications that seamlessly integrate across manufacturing, distribution, finance, sales and marketing, customer service, payroll, and human resources. Designed to easily and securely...

Industrial Timestudy Institute, Inc. (Time Study).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Work Measurement Specialists * (4) Day Time Study Training * Time Study for Supervisors * On-Site Training Available * Work Measurement Studies * Time Study & Methods Engineering * Productivity Analysis *...

C-Four. (Training Videotapes).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Forty-one Videos for your In-house Work Measurement Training Programs! C-FOUR now has the videos you need to train your engineers, managers, and supervisors in time study and performance rating. Discounts on multiple video orders. Lots of...

Warning labels we'd like to see. (Humor On the Web).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... READ THIS BEFORE OPENING PACKAGE: According to certain suggested versions of a grand unified theory, the primary particles constituting this product may decay to nothingness within the next 400 million years. PUBLIC NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY...

To sleep, perchance to learn.(napping and information processing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Did the boss catch you taking 40 winks on the job? No problem. Just explain that you're learning some new skills. Evidence is mounting that sleep--even a nap--enhances information processing and learning. Experiments conducted at. Haryard...

Malfunction junction. (Punchline).(Why Decisions Fail: Avoiding the Blunders and Traps that Lead to Debacles.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The spate of corporate scandals has caused many people to ask if managers are making sound decisions. The answer, in a word, is no. About half of all business decisions end in failure, according to a new book that summarizes a...