Industrial Management articles from January 2004

Industrial Management archives from January 2004

Redefining the possible.(personnel perspectives)
January 1, 2004... Late last year, I watched a moving documentary on PBS called "What I Want My Words to Do to You." The film tracked the writing program that Eve Ensler conducts at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women in Bedford Hills, N.Y....

The business of engineering.
January 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY When business and engineering metrics align, everyone wins. But at the base of what is a complex chasm between corporate management and engineers is a fundamental problem: Manufacturing companies don't quantify the...

The X Internet invigorate supply chains.
January 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The extended Internet connects firms' information technology systems to physical products, assets, and devices, By proactively linking the physical world to the Internet, firms can boost regulatory compliance, increase...

Beyond the call of duty.
January 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Why do some employees do much more than is required or even expected, while others do only as much as necessary? There are just a handful of common motivators among high-performance workers, And managers can take actions...

Knowledge management: a new commission for industrial engineers.
January 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Knowledge management allows an organization to make the most of the intellectual capital that resides in it. Industrial engineers are trained in optimization, transportation, maintenance, and human factors, making them a...