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How simulation leads

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in batch processing
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Taking lean Six Sigma tools
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The right model is one that accurately mirrors the real or proposed system in all ways important to the client and does so as
simply as possible.
Therefore, validation requires the participation of the client more than verifcation does. Powerful methods of validation include a Turing test between the model and the current
system, temporarily removing randomness from the model,
tracking one entity or item through the model, and checking
for face validity (e.g., a long average queue directly upstream
from a machine with low utilization probably indicates an error).
The ultimate goal of verifcation and validation is model
credibility. A credible model is one the client trusts to guide
managerial decision-making.
Model execution and output analysis

After verifying, validating and making sure the model is credible in the opinion of the client, it must be executed to evaluate
and assess the merits of the system designs under investigation. Next, the analyst must decide appropriate warmup time,
length of replications and number of replications.
Warmup refers to the simulated time during which the
model runs to achieve typical system conditions, as opposed
to the time-zero empty and idle default condition of the
model. To select the warmup time, the analyst frst must decide whether the simulation is terminating or steady-state.
A terminating simulation models a system that itself begins
empty and idle, such as a bank. A steady-state simulation models a system that does not periodically empty and shut down,
such as a hospital emergency room or a telephone exchange.
Most manufacturing systems are steady-state even if operations pause over the weekend, for example, work probably
resumes Monday morning where it left off Friday afternoon.
Whereas terminating systems need and should have zero
warmup time, a manufacturing system model must run for
suffcient warmup time to reach typical long-term conditions
before the simulation software is instructed to begin gathering
output statistics and performance metrics.
The length of a replication (i.e., the simulated time it represents) is likewise a delicate statistical question. The longer
each replication is, the more confdence both the analyst and
the client can have that the replication will capture representative reality in the system being modeled. One useful rule of
thumb is that even the rarest of events (for example, a conveyor
breakdown) should have a chance to happen half a dozen times
during the replication.
The analyst would do well to remember that the rarest
events may be interactions. For example, if each of two particular machines fails occasionally and independently, both machines may, on occasion, be down simultaneously. Despite
the rarity of this occurrence, its important to have information on system performance during such situations. In addi-
tion, the length of a replication should be an integer multiple

of a canonical work period (e.g., eight or 24 hours).
From a statistical viewpoint, each replication represents another experimental data point, or another throw of the dice
using different random numbers generated by the simulation
software. Therefore, successive replications are statistically
independent. This lets the analyst use standard statistical formulas (for example, those pertaining to the students t-distribution) to calculate confdence intervals for the performance
metrics of interest.
These formulas provide confdence intervals whose width
varies inversely as the square root of n (where n equals the
number of replications). If the width of these intervals needs to
be halved to give the client enough confdence to make decisions based on the simulation analysis, the number of replications must be quadrupled.
Furthermore, the analyst must avoid the mistake of making one extremely long run (for example, using the previous
numbers, 9,600 hours) and mentally dividing it into 20 replications of 480 hours each. Such misconstrued replications are
not statistically independent.
After all, conditions in the system at 955 hours (near the
end of one subdivision) and conditions at 965 hours (near the
beginning of the next) are very similar, the result of positive
correlation. With independence eliminated, the foundations
underpinning the computation of confdence intervals for the
performance metrics are compromised.
When just a few alternatives are to be compared (e.g., a, b
and c), the analyst can reasonably build confdence intervals
for all comparisons needed (here, a relative to b, a relative to c,
and b relative to c).
However, the typical simulation needs to do multiple conversions on multiple factors. For example, the analyst may
need to investigate whether to buy a faster conveyor and/or
add one more fork truck and/or add one more repairman or
repairwoman.
In this example, a faster conveyor by itself might yield almost no improvement, the same with adding an additional
fork truck. However, making both changes could prove to
yield signifcant improvement. For these situations, the many
designs (e.g., factorial) of design of experiments (DOE) offer
much greater statistical power.
Simulation studies following this path provide signifcant
economic advantages and speak well of the powers of industrial engineering analytical techniques.
Edward J. Williams works part-time at PMC, a dustrial e gi eeri g co sulta cy, a d teaches part-time at the U iversity of Michiga ,
Dearbor i cludi g a masters level simulatio ourse). He bega pplyi g simulatio
he late 1970s at Ford Motor Co.
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Capacity analysis for better

batch processing
produce hard data for executive

By John Preston
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Industry and business design many operations around

batch processes. Batch operations process one type of
product at a time and then usually change the operation
to make a different type of product, much like how a
small bakery would mix only one type of dough at a time
in their mixer. The baker uses the single type of dough to
make a series of one product, such as chocolate chip cookies,
and then cleans the mixer and makes a different type of dough
for a different type of cookie.
The bakers decision on the type of equipment and the size
of the batch of cookies can have a profound impact on the
business. The baker doesnt want to make too many of one
type of cookie, as a lack of customer demand could leave those
cookies unsold and growing stale. The baker also doesnt want
to make too little dough and spend extra time cleaning out the
mixer between small batches.
Instead, the baker wants to make enough of each type of
cookie to satisfy customer demand and to optimize the bakerys time spent and ingredients used. These decisions are no
different than the decisions made by large batch manufacturers. However, large batch manufacturers often face more
complicated decisions because they have a greater variety of
processes and products, along with the added complexity of
having many decision-makers with different motivations.
This complexity of machines and minds can lead to dissatisfed customers and unhappy owners if the batch production
planning process is not practiced consistently throughout the
enterprise.
The risks of nonstandard capacity analysis

Batch businesses that do not effectively use standardized capacity analysis methods run the risk of not meeting their customers primary needs. These businesses can create overburdened operations that simply do not have enough capacity to
meet the needs of the customer without creating stress within
the workforce and overloading its machinery.
Operations that are overburdened for long periods of time
naturally have increased operating costs and extra shipping
costs and produce more defective product.
Companies that do not effectively plan their batch processes
will not use their operations well, with leaders misallocating
capital for operations and machinery that are not necessarily
needed. Expensive machinery can be found idle, not making any product, even though decision-makers thought these
machines were to be well-utilized to meet customer demand.
Valued capital is not aimed at fxing an operations bottleneck
because machine utilization wasnt predicted accurately.
Without effective capacity analysis methods, batch businesses will give potential customers inaccurate quotes on new
products. This, in turn, can erode proft margins with unexpected operating costs.
Batch businesses that dont understand the capacity of their
operations often set inaccurate performance targets. These

critical targets are used to drive continuous improvement in
the operations. If the performance targets are too high, the incentive for the workforce is unreachable and has less meaning.
When the performance targets are too low, critical resources
are misappropriated away from the greatest improvement opportunities.
Understand critical processes

with work measurement
Before creating a capacity model for a batch operation, a vivid
understanding of the process must be established. To develop
this understanding, an organization likely will need to perform work measurement studies on the machines and people
affecting the batch process. These studies will generate the
critical assumptions used in the capacity model.
To develop a capacity model that accurately represents a
batch process, it is important to collect key data, including
cycle time, planned downtime, unplanned downtime and expected scrap.
Cycle time is defned as the time it takes to process one
unit of a product by an operation step without any downtime.
Planned downtime is composed of all of the predicted reasons
that the operation step would need to stop while making the
product and the frequency (time or usage based) of the stop
occurrence.
Unplanned downtime ratio is the assumed percentage of
time that the operation step would stop unexpectedly while
it is producing product. Scrap ratio is the predicted percentage
of product that fails to meet the customers guidelines and cannot be reworked to meet the customers criteria. Unplanned
downtime and scrap ratio assumptions can be developed over
an average period of time that represents historical or expected
ineffciency rates.
Two main types of planned downtime are collected when
developing a batch process capacity model: time based and usage (piece) based.
Time-based downtime is planned on intervals of time
passed. For example, an operation is designed to be idle for a
30-minute lunch over an eight-hour shift. Other examples include quality checks, shift change delays, daily housekeeping,
preventive maintenance and shift meetings.
To collect time-based planned downtime, frst determine
the work pattern duration of a shift, including breaks and
lunch. Next, determine the length of each downtime event.
Finally, determine the frequency (over time) of each downtime event.
Usage (piece) based downtime is planned on intervals of
units produced. Common examples include raw material restocking time, changeover (setup) time, container/packaging
replacement time and tooling rework or change time.
To collect usage-based planned downtime, frst collect in-
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formation on raw material stock quantities. Next, determine

the length and frequency of each downtime event. It also is
important to determine the size of the batch and the forecasted
customer demand over time. These key assumptions will be
used to populate the capacity model that is used to represent
your processes utilization.
Create a model that will

be embraced by the organization
A business that uses batch processes can manage its operations
better by developing simple mathematical models that accurately predict an operations throughput (the product produced
per unit of time, e.g., pieces per hour).
These models must be designed in a way that is easily understood. Complex models with unclear assumptions are less
effective than transparent models. The simpler they are, the
greater the chance that the models will be adopted across the
business unit. The models will create the standard for planning
the business capacity.
For standards to be effective, they must be understood and
followed. Microsoft Excel is a great platform for creating
models. It can be understood easily without needing to embed
complex logic. Managers, salespeople and engineers often are
familiar with the software, so they are comfortable with its
basic functionality. This makes it a great choice for a capacity
models platform.
Within the model, create a worksheet that, in a preface, describes how the model functions. In the preface worksheet, list
all of the assumptions and defnitions of items/terms found in
the model.
Create a simplifed area of the worksheet where data can be
entered. This will reduce entry errors and help users understand all of the necessary inputs required to make the model
accurate. Allow only raw data to be entered into the spreadsheet, such as the time units, pieces in a batch and customer
demand volumes. This will reduce the chance of calculation
error and help users clearly understand the important factors
that affect the model.
Try to simplify the calculations as much as possible to allow future users to understand the functionality of the model.
Limit the use of complex formulas and stick to basic elementary math as much as possible. Use colors, wide margins and
bold fonts to organize data into types and highlight important
items. Doing this will allow users to understand the model
more quickly.
Finally, try to consolidate the model so that it can be printed
on a single sheet of paper and still be legible. This may require
formatting to condense the most important information. Having only the most important information on just one piece of
paper will allow users and decision-makers to understand the
models key inputs and outputs, making it easier to review in
meetings.
Establishing standardized capacity analysis

Once data has been collected and populated into the capacity
model that accurately represents the way batch production machines and people function together, the next step is proving
the models worth.
Test the model by modifying it to represent your organizations largest constraint process, the most expensive asset or
the process with the greatest variable operating costs. Try to
choose a process that receives executive-level attention. Compare the models forecasted effciency to the historically performed or predicted future performance. The new capacity
model could highlight these differences in performance expectations.
The model may show that the current planning assumptions
are too aggressive and that the operation doesnt have enough
capacity to meet the customers needs. The model may show
that enough capacity does exist if the process changes operations to reduce process cycle time, downtime or scrap. Alleviating a bottleneck operation that carries heavy operating costs
or helping to avoid a large capital investment most likely will
get the attention of key decision-makers.
If you want the new capacity model to succeed, it is important to document its positive impact on the business. Make
sure that you share the results with the key stakeholders. Leaders will favor using the model if it improves the accuracy of
their judgments when they have to make important resource
and capital decisions. A good capacity model can reduce the
stress executives incur when they have to make qualitative decisions without hard data.
After documenting the models effectiveness, train infuential managers on the value of using the model. Inform the people who are responsible for quoting and planning new business
on how to use the model. Teach those who schedule and manage the operations about how the model could beneft them.
Share the model with fnancial controllers and explain the
importance of the causal factors that have the most signifcant
outcomes on the effectiveness of the process. Show them how
changing these factors, such as batch size and changeover time,
can have a dramatic impact on capacity. Educating these stakeholders on how a batch operation performs will have a lasting
positive impact on the business and will greatly improve the
chances that leaders use the model when making capital investment decisions.
Once the model has been accepted by leadership, share it
with the entire organization by scheduling a meeting to disseminate the models worth quickly. In the meeting, introduce
participants to the basics of capacity planning. Describe how
they could use the model to improve their business. Teach
how to collect the data that will populate the model. Guide
them on how to interpret the models results. Walk through
specifc circumstances in which they could use the model.
Show how the model can be used to justify a capital invest-
Smaller batches for producing

biopharmaceuticals
GE Life Sciences hopes to become a leader in single-use production
systems that could help transition the biopharma industry away from big
batch production to more fexible systems, The Boston Globe reported.
The division of General Electric Co. has a roster of products that include
prefabricated factories that would cost between $60 million and $80 million
each, far less than the $300 million to $800 million it costs to build a
traditional bioprocessing plant, according to the newspaper.
Such modular production sites could work well in developing countries,
and one already is planned for China. The factories make drugs in smaller
batches and have single-use production systems, support equipment and
analytics software.
The division also is examining cell and gene therapy, felds so new that
production processes are still being developed. GE Life Sciences President
Kieran Murphy said the company is taking a total systems approach to such
development.
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ment that would reduce downtime on

a machine.
Present an example of using the
model to reduce downtime due to
waiting on material resupply. Material feeding equipment can often create usage-based planned downtime
ineffciencies. This equipment is flled
with the raw material used to make
the product. As the raw material runs
out, sometimes the machines need to
be turned off to add new material,
causing a downtime event. Processes
or equipment often can be redesigned
to reduce or eliminate this planned
downtime.
Often, a capital investment is required to increase the size of the material storage or to purchase feeding
equipment that allows a queue of material to form. This queue
creates buffer time in the material feed system that allows the
operation to refll the material feeding equipment without
turning off the value-adding machine or process. The capacity
model can be used to calculate the operation hours saved when
making such an investment. This savings can be translated into
capital avoidance or an operating cost savings.
Show the team an example of how both reducing changeover time and batch sizes can reduce inventory costs without
adding extra operating time. Use the model to justify investing in quick changeover equipment and effcient processes that
reduce the amount of downtime associated with changing the
operation from running one product to another.
Businesses often invest time or money to improve changeovers in an attempt to reduce batch sizes. Smaller batch sizes
lead to less overproduction and inventory costs. A well-understood capacity model can help executives comprehend how an
operation can reduce batch sizes without increasing operating
costs. These efforts to reduce batch sizes can free cash held as
inventory that can be used to invest in the business to better
serve the customer.
Operations that have not focused their efforts on reducing
changeover time often can reduce their downtime signifcantly without spending any capital on new equipment. These
operations can achieve signifcant reductions in changeover
downtime by just focusing on prestaging needed items before
the changeover begins, performing basic preventive maintenance and coordinating resources better.
Simplifed capacity models on batch processes will quantify
how an operation that reduces its changeover time in half can
dramatically cut its inventory levels without increasing operating costs.
Once decision-makers realize the value of the model, the
organization will need to standardize how the model will be

used throughout the business. In most batch process centered
operations, the model could be used for quoting new business,
guiding capital investment decisions, scheduling changeovers,
determining batch sizes and setting operations performance
targets. Leadership must decide where to embed the model
into its decision-making processes and to develop process confrmation steps to validate its use.
Many processes in businesses and industries make their products in batches. Organizations that develop and use standardized methods of predicting a batch process overall equipment
or effectiveness will have better targeted strategic planning.
Critical resources and capital will be used more effectively to
reduce operating costs and to improve delivery performance.
The organizations continuous improvement process can
be improved with more precise quantitative methods of justifying projects that reduce wastes such as inventory, waiting,
overproduction, overprocessing and defects. Standardizing the
capacity planning process will align the sales, fnance, purchasing, scheduling and production management departments
to each other and the goals of the greater organization.
An organization simply sharing the common knowledge
and control of a process capabilities and goals can have a dramatic impact on the corporations proftability and customer
satisfaction.
Joh resto s a lea
a ufacturi g ma ager at MacLea -Fogg
Compo e t Solutio s a d a se ior member of IIEs Greater Detroit
Chapter. Outside of the automotive sector, he has served i the semico ductor, co sumer goods, weapo ystems a d biotech i dustries. He
graduated from the U iversity of Michiga ith a B.S.E. i dustrial
a d operatio s e gi eeri g, a d he received a BA from Northwood
iversity.
Effcient knowledge transfer

Compiled by Michael Hughes
Northrop Frye, one of the most infuential literary critics and theorists
of the 20th century, posited that the most technologically effcient machine that man has ever invented is the book.
In the age of the Kindle, the Nook and tablet computers, some may
doubt that quotes current validity. But those devices are simply a new
format for the venerable and honored method of transferring knowledge the book. (And unlike more modern contraptions, a printed book
doesnt need an AC outlet or a battery.)
So in honor of how much continuous process improvement types love
technology and effciency, weve compiled a list of some of the best books
of 2015. Enjoy and learn.
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Efficient knowledge transfer
Kansei Innovation: Practical Design Applications

for Product and Service Development
By Mitsuo Nagamachi a d A itawati Mohd Lokma
CRC Press, $67.96
Kansei engineering founder Mitsuo Nagamachi and protg Anitawati Mohd Lokman
detail 30 real stories of kansei product development, including examples of exceptional service innovation at companies such as Nissan Motor, Mazda, Toyota, Volvo, Fuji
Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric. The kansei engineering movement started in
the 1970s in Japan as a set of tools to develop proftable and well-received products and
services. This book gives you a reliable instrument for how the market will receive a
product before development costs become too large. And, in the end, you will understand how the seemingly dubious presence of kansei is processed scientifcally and has
multilateral applications.
The Process Mind: New Thoughtware
for Designing Your Business on Purpose
By Philip Kirby
CRC Press, $39.95
Process thinking is imperative if your enterprise is to compete in the 21st century, and
Philip Kirby maintains that you can double your productivity simply by changing the
way you think. After all, business performance is rooted in your processes, and superior
performance depends on how you think about and run these processes. Kirby sets out
the principles of the new thoughtware and describes its application at all levels of work,
including real-life examples and case studies. New thinking, not necessarily additional
capital investment, is the key to outperforming the competition.
How Management Programs Can Improve Performance
Edited by Richard E. Cra dall a d William Cra dall
Information Age Publishing, $39.09
The world is changing rapidly, so organizations must change to succeed. The question,
of course, is what to change and how. Richard E. Crandall and William Crandall bring
decades of experience in manufacturing, engineering and academia to distill more than
50 business improvement programs into groups that address a variety of improvement
categories, including planning, execution, cost reduction, quality improvement, performance measurement and response time. This gives readers a handy guide to decide
which program, from just-in-time to lean to service-oriented architecture, will be most
appropriate for your operational needs. Each programs philosophy and principles are
discussed, along with how to use the programs to achieve optimum success.
Lean Six Sigma for Engineers and Managers
By Matthew Joh Fra chetti
CRC Press, $76.46
This in-depth introduction presents a detailed road map and industry case studies to help
you understand and implement the lean Six Sigma system in your organization. Lean Six
Sigma can help you defne improvement needs, measure current business performance,
analyze performance results using statistical tools, improve business and fnancial results,
and control peak business performance. Six Sigma helps you satisfy customers, while
lean helps you reduce costs, whether your sector is manufacturing, government, service
or healthcare. With discussions of statistical analysis, training, implementation, common
pitfalls and best practices, this book gives you the edge in increasing your organizations
competitiveness in the rapidly evolving global market.
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Business Renewal and Performance in Jamaica

By William W. Lawre ce
The University of the West Indies Press, $26
Many Jamaican businesses need a turnaround, and William W. Lawrence provides a
simple but effective set of proft pathways developed from a sharp review of international literature and exploration of the business models of Jamaican companies. This
book, written in clear language and well-illustrated with tables and fgures, adds to the
literature on strategy by integrating fndings from prior studies and adding the context
of business renewal in a developing Caribbean country. Importantly, it answers the
question of why some companies can reverse organizational decline while others perish. Business managers, consultants, accountants, lawyers, policymakers and students
worldwide can beneft from the lessons shared.
The Happiest Company to Work For!
By Akio Yamada
PCS Press, $39.95
Most people are born free and then slowly integrate into a world of restrictions, limitations and fears. But being excited about going to work isnt a pipe dream at Mirai
Industries, which never has lost money in 50 years of business. Its solution is keeping its
employees happy. Former Mirai CEO Akio Yamada details how the company strives to
make everyone self-reliant. Workers dont have to get the boss permission to try new
things, and the staff, not a human resources department, decides on new hires. The
system is easy on workers but challenging for managers however, the results seem
worth it.
The Scorecard Solution
By Da . Ki g
AMACOM, $29.95
Some organizations seem immune to downsizing, hiring freezes and other indications
of malaise. Dan E. King maintains that their secret lies in maintaining a clear and objective view of business realities. Echoing industrial engineers of the past, King maintains
that you cant fx what you cant see and provides a data-centric tool called the organizational prowess scorecard. Leaders can examine their company, division or department
and remove the blind spots that can create false security, discovering which organizational capabilities are needed to accelerate growth and how to convert them into true
assets. With a baseline score and hard facts, leaders can take the necessary steps to close
performance gaps and seize opportunities.
Total Productive Maintenance
By Ti a Ka ti Agustiady a d Elizabeth A. Cud ey
CRC Press, $89.95
IIE members Tina Agustiady and Elizabeth Cudney recognized a need for better understanding of how to apply and integrate the total productive maintenance philosophy
and its associated tools and techniques, so they built a framework of problem-solving
methods and tools from the TPM toolkit that help you understand the problems, develop process improvements and enact a plan to implement change. TPM requires support
from everyone from the C-level down. Case studies show how TPM has yielded signifcant improvements in meeting customer requirements and reducing process downtime.
These actual implementations show detailed step-by-step approaches to integrating
TPM into your operational processes.
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case study
SSolutions
l ti iin practice
Continuous retirement
Jay Watson is CEO of a most important organization: His family.
As a recent retiree, it will be his last job. But it also has been the one he has been
preparing for since before he began his professional career and in the beginning, he
didnt even know it.
As an industrial engineer, youre aware of these concepts of effciency and effectiveness, Watson said. So why not use it your whole life with all aspects of your life? Not
only your work life, but also your home life?
Watson spent more than 40 years working for companies like Goodrich, General
Electric and Honeywell Aerospace, focusing largely on coaching teams in lean enterprise
and Six Sigma as well as contributions to the development of lean Six Sigma at Motorola.
But its with his wife, four children and 12 grandchildren that Watson continues to
affrm daily the value of a lifelong practice of lean and Six Sigma. Look, if youve been
doing this your whole life, then youre going to do it into retirement. But if you havent,
[home] is a great place to start because it is going to be safer.
Watson said there are tips and tricks that anyone can pick up in their early, formative
years. Like many children, Watsons kids would come home from school and hang their
backpacks on hooks in a hallway and place their shoes on the foor beneath the packs a
simple sequence, but a repetition that would last for several years. A system, in fact.
Point of use, right? he said. And [now], when the grandkids come over, because
weve lived in the same house 30 years, they come and they take off their fip-fops or
shoes, and they know right where it goes. It goes right under those four hooks in the
hallway so that later when their parents say OK, weve come to pick them up, and say
OK, fnd your shoes, lets go, they know right where they are.
So yeah, weve incorporated some of these our whole life, and I think the bigger the
family you have the more likely you are to incorporate some of these things.
Natural-born IEs
In a presentation he delivered at the 2015 IIE Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference
in Atlanta, Watson discussed a 75-year study that ended in 2013 in which four key traits
were identifed as attributes for men and women to live longer lives.
Of the men in the study, according to a Feb. 18 article on BusinessInsider.com, those
who were seen by their friends as more conscientious less likely to take risks and more
thorough and effcient and open to different ideas, feelings and concepts, lived longer.
Of the women, those who were seen as more emotionally stable and agreeable or
friendly also lived longer.
Applying lean at home and lean thinking it was an expression my wife always
said her whole life moderation in all things, Watson said. That fts nicely if you
understand variation, understand control charts, right? So we have these experts that say,
OK, heres special cause, fnd assignable cause. Heres a process and heres things that
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Mothers, he added, have a natural inclination toward effciency and quality processes.
Moms are almost born industrial engineers. But lean helps
so much with that. Who does what where, when and why.
Think of your poor mom. Shes always trying to delegate the
work. Shes trying [load leveling]. Hey, you do this, you do
this, you do this, youre responsible for this, and then we start
to assign chores for children.
And as they grow and the family grows they take on more
process responsibility. In other words: more responsibilities for
running the household.
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daughter uses
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which offers
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Kata blocks
When starting a career in their early or mid-20s, many young
professionals dont make preparing for retirement a priority.
While that trend may be changing among millennials, they
still have to juggle personal and career decisions.
Thats the problem with planning for retirement, Watson
said. When youre 27, and youre starting a family or you have
small kids or youre getting married, youve transitioned from
university life where you got your masters degree to married
life.
But the problem is if you dont start, then youre going to
get into whats called catch-up mode. Youre going to have to
play catch-up because its going to hit you later in life Why
didnt anybody tell me?
Watson insists that anyone can curb the risk of catch-up
mode by focusing on the regular practice of lean and Six
Sigma tools that can contribute to a continuous improvement
mentality TPM, kanban, kaizen, poka-yoke, value stream
and others.
Like 5S, OK? If you dont have [items sitting around your
home], you dont have to pick it up. And you dont have to
store it. Sort it. You dont have to consume resources of waste.
But were emotionally attached to this waste. Theres a

movement of minimalists coming through that says this stuff
gets in the way of living. Its really about being in the moment.
Its about being in a relationship and enjoying life, not dusting
your house.
Watson said he hopes to publish a book on the incorporation of lean and Six Sigma into life planning, adding that the
need for such guidance is greater than it has ever been.
Theres a need for reaching out there to integrate lean at
home, or to be at home with lean to help families prosper.
Because nobodys done it, and nobodys talking about it, and
they struggle. Families struggle with fnances. And families
struggle with getting things done.
David Bra dt
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This month we highlight two

articles on quality and reliability
engineering. The frst article
develops an approach for
incorporating expert knowledge
into forecasting. The approach
is shown to work in a tissue
engineering context for
modeling scaffold degradation.
The second article integrates
demand forecasting with
inventory management for spares
provisioning. The objective is
to improve forecasts of spare
parts for inventory planning for
repairable systems with occasional
technology upgrades. These
articles will appear in the January
2016 issue of IIE Transactions
(Volume 48, No. 1).
Lets generate predictions

that are practically meaningful
In the practice of predictive modeling,
expert knowledge must be incorporated
in the prediction to make the results
practically meaningful for the studied
application.
One typical example is the prediction of degradation in tissue-engineered
scaffold fabrication. The scaffold is degradable biosubstrate for growing cells,
which plays a critical role in the development of engineered tissues or organs. In
scaffold fabrication, efforts are made to
achieve designed degradation properties
of products in the human body. According to expert knowledge, the degradation of scaffold monotonically increases
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Jian
Yang, who
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h d Constrained
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Hierarchical Modeling of Degradation Data in Tissue-engineered Scaffold Fabrication.
with time, while the rate of degradation,

i.e., acceleration, decreases over time.
However, due to the setup in degradation measurement, the data may violate the required properties and lead to
meaningless predictions no matter how
powerful the prediction method.
This problem is investigated in Constrained Hierarchical Modeling of Degradation Data in Tissue-engineered
Scaffold Fabrication by Li Zeng in the
Department of Industrial and Systems
Engineering at Texas A&M University,
Xinwei Deng in the Department of Statistics at Virginia Tech and Jian Yang in
the Department of Bioengineering at
the Pennsylvania State University. The
interdisciplinary team developed a constrained hierarchical modeling approach
to characterize the complex relationship of scaffold degradation and affecting factors, including time and process
variables. The model can conveniently
incorporate expert knowledge such as
monotonicity in the form of constraints
on model parameters.
The case study applies the constrained
hierarchical modeling approach to a
dataset from a novel tissue-engineered
scaffold process and compares its perfor-
mance with popular existing methods.

It reveals that this approach generates
meaningful and accurate predictions that
cannot be obtained from other methods.
Another advantage of this approach is
that its results have easy interpretations,
which can provide valuable insights to
help practitioners understand and improve their process.
This approach has broad applicability
in process design and modeling in manufacturing and other felds where expert
knowledge on the process exists and
should be taken into account during data
analysis to produce practically meaningful, desirable and useful solutions.
CONTACT: Li Zeng; lizeng@tamu.edu; (979)
458-2352; Department of Industrial and Systems
Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3131 TAMU,
College Station, Texas 77843
Managing inventory risk

so asset owners aren't stuck
with obsolete spare parts
Airline, metro bus, trucking, electric
utility and other asset-rich companies
operate large numbers of similar, repairable assets. Failed parts or subsystems are
replaced by what are commonly called
line replacement units (LRUs).
In order to ensure high system availability and improve system reliability

over time, recurring and critical failures
are addressed by improving the reliability of LRUs through new design or
material. This means that subsequent
acquisitions of these repairable systems
will come with upgraded LRUs, and the
corresponding old LRU will become
obsolete. Asset owners are faced with
the trade-off in carrying a suffcient
number of LRUs to meet the availability
requirement and running the risk of being stuck with LRUs that arent usable.
In Reliability Analysis and Spares
Provisioning for Repairable Systems
with Dependent Failure Processes and
Time-Varying Installed Base by Xiao
Liu of IBM Research and LC Tang from
the National University of Singapore,
an integrated approach combining reliability analysis and inventory planning
is proposed for optimally setting stock
levels of various LRUs while maintaining high overall feet availability and
mitigating the risk of carrying obsolete
stock.
One salient feature of the proposed
framework is that it addresses the dynamics of the complex demand process
through statistical modeling and data
analysis.
In practice, the demand process is not
stationary because of the potential reliability growth or deterioration of LRUs
over maintenance cycles and from the
time-varying installed base, that is, the
entire set of systems in use.
Interestingly, studies have shown that
the size of the installed base closely follows the product life cycle. The installed
base often increases during the initial
phase due to market expansion, reaches
the maximum level within the mature
phase and starts decreasing during the
end-of-life phase. Advances in information technology, such as the Internet of
Things, make it feasible to collect historical failure data and project the future
installed base expansion.
Hence, instead of managing inventory risks based on strong mathematical
X Liu (left)
Xiao
aand professor
LLC Tang shared
ttheir research at
aan international
cconference.
assumptions imposed on the demand

process, the proposed framework allows
the spares provisioning to be driven by
real-time updated demand forecasting. The user-friendly software package, which is available from the authors,
makes the proposed framework readily
applicable in industry.
CONTACT: Xiao Liu; liuxiao314923@gmail.com;
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, 1101 Route
134 Kitchawan Road, Yorktown Heights, New York
10598; or Loon-Ching Tang; isetlc@nus.edu.sg;
6516-6648; Department of Industrial and Systems
Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1
Engineering Drive 2, Singapore 117576
This month we highlight one article

from the most recent issue of The
Engineering Economist (Volume
60, Issue 3). In it, the authors
introduce a closed-form solution
to model the mortgage refnancing
decision.
Modeling the mortgage

refnancing decision
In a regime of falling interest rates, millions of homeowners and businesses will
seek to refnance their mortgages to secure a lower rate. Most do this by relying on guesstimates or rules of thumb
because fnancial analysis is somewhat
tricky.
Elements of the decision include the
after-tax costs of implementing the
mortgage replacement, the anticipated
holding period of the replacement mortgage and the present value of the after-
tax savings of replacing a higher mortgage payment with a lower one.

In a zero-tax environment, or when a
homeowner does not itemize mortgage
interest, the problem is fairly simple.
However, when taxes are considered,
calculating the net present value of the
mortgage refnancing decision becomes
more tedious and diffcult.
The computational problem is that
the interest portion of both the current and replacement mortgage payments changes with each payment. For
this reason the discounted net tax savings for each payment has heretofore in
the literature been handled in a discrete
manner. If each net monthly after-tax
mortgage has to be calculated separately,
the refnancing equation can comprise
hundreds of terms.
The effect of taxes should be considered in the refnancing decision because,
while the newer mortgage payments are
lower, the interest tax deduction is lower
as well. Because the net interest rate deduction changes every month, computations become diffcult.
The approach thus far in the literature
has been to use spreadsheets to discount
the components of each monthly cash
fow discretely. This approach will yield
a correct net present value (NPV) for
each situation it considers, but it is not
an effcient method.
In A Closed-Form, After-Tax, Net
Present Value Solution to the Mortgage Refnancing Decision, professors
Richard Followill and Brett Olsen of
the University of Northern Iowa develop a concise equation that alleviates
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Richard
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mortgage
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this complication and allows for effcient

spreadsheet analysis of the refnancing
problem. The closed-form model allows us to examine numerous mortgage
refnancing net present values quickly
and effciently, which leads us to some
interesting and counterintuitive observations.
CONTACT: Richard A. Followill; richard.followill@
uni.edu; (319) 273-2929; Department of Finance,
College of Business Administration, University of
Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Ro ald Aski s a professor a d director of

the School of Computi g, I formatics a d
Decisio ystems E gi eeri g at Arizo a
State U iversity. He is editor-i -chief of IIE
Transactions a d a fellow of IIE.
About the journals

IIE Transactions is IIEs fagship research journal and is published monthly. It aims to foster
exchange among researchers and practitioners in the industrial engineering community by
publishing papers that are grounded in science and mathematics and motivated by engineering
applications.
Thomas O. Boucher is a professor at Rutgers

U iversity i he Departme t of I dustrial
a d Systems E gi eeri g. He is editor-i chief of The Engineering Economist a
a fellow of IIE.
The Engineering Economist is a quarterly refereed journal devoted to issues of capital

investment. Topics include economic decision analysis, capital investment analysis, research
and development decisions, cost estimating and accounting, and public policy analysis.
To subscribe, call (800) 494-0460 or (770) 449-0460.
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By Daren Maynard
Daren Maynard is an adjunct lecturer at The University of
the West Indies, St. Augustine and a member of IIEs Young
Professionals group.
JDAs supply chain optimization software

can help integrate logistics functions
throughout the enterprise.
Integrated supply chain solutions

Industrial engineers work on systems as
part of their professional careers. Working in supply chain management is a gigantic task and responsibility.
Software from companies like JDA
can promote better oversight of the entire supply chain system. JDAs solutions
work in the areas of retail planning,
manufacturing planning, intelligent
fulfllment, category management and
store operations. The ERP solution is
designed specifcally for supply chains
and related feeder systems. So lets look
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at an overview of supply chain ERP solutions from JDA.

The various solutions incorporate
data entry, analytics and intelligent
decision-making for its users. With the
Category Management solutions, the
suppliers and retailers can make product
positioning decisions. With Intelligent Fulfllment, the retailers develop
smarter customer fulfllment decisions,
increase product availability and achieve
faster throughput. In the fast-paced
manufacturing environment, inventory
management is critical for the just-intime approaches.

To augment its operations management, the Retail Planning solution
is used for planning, forecasting, retail
space management and retail lifecycle
pricing. Following retail planning, the
store operations solution gives the retailer the tools to manage workforce, tasks,
enterprise store operations and in-store
picking. With the JDA Manufacturing
Planning solution, it is possible to synchronize and optimize demand, inven-
The MicroMate 3X Zoom lens system captures and

processes four times as much data when compared to
a traditional optical system. Navitar Inc. customers are
integrating the MicroMate into systems for high-end
optical inspection of multilayer BGA PCB surfaces,
semiconductors, LED and OLED modules and much
more. Customers in the research and life sciences
felds use the MicroMate to image microfossils, digital
pathology slides and live cell samples.
TOOLS TO TRY
Butler Automatics 1000 Series Automatic Film

Splicer can run at speeds up to 1,400 feet per
minute and handle wide, nonwoven substrates
up to 64 inches wide. The zero-speed splice
technology means splices can be made
without interrupting production, allowing
for increased throughput and proftability in
applications that include printing, packaging,
building insulation, automotive air flters and
medical wound care products.
Giadas dust-proof, noise-proof, fanless mini PC, the F200, has

an all-metal chassis design that allows for any sort of industrial
placement. The metal is anti-corrosive, stain-resistant and
improves the heat dissipation effciency and lowers the working
temperature of the parts, prolonging the PCs lifetime in harsh
industrial settings.
tory, supply chain, scheduling, sales and

operations planning.
The software solutions work for different industries and on various platforms on site, in the cloud (online)
or on mobile applications via tablet and
phone. The online services, referred to
as JDA Cloud Services, work with users
to deploy, upgrade, run, maintain and/
or optimize their selected solutions.
Implementing an ERP system can
require a huge budget, so solutions
providers should offer training as well.
Wit integrated wide dynamic range and a resolution from VGA

With
to fu
full HD, Imaging Source industrial cameras with Sony CMOS
Sensor IMX236 are suited to applications in microscopy, production
Sen
automation, quality assurance, logistics, medicine, science and
auto
security. The cameras feature compact, robust industrial housing
sec
with C/CS- or S-Mount. They are available as GigE (PoE) and
USB 3 versions in monochrome and color.
JDA has available training from solution

overview to user education to ongoing
education. In addition, JDA produces
case studies, white papers and position
papers to help users understand how to
apply integrated supply chain solutions
to their specifc situation. Other services
necessary to support an ERP implementation include implementation and
upgrades, performance engineering,
solution development, and strategy and
optimization.
JDAs customer base crosses a wide
range of industries, including aerospace

and defense, cargo and freight transportation, consumer goods, life sciences
and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing,
passenger travel and wholesale distribution. This, along with the companys offces worldwide, benefts customers via a
wide support network, as customers can
join a special interest group (SIG) based
on the products they use to get recommendations and feedback. Users also
have access to self-service help, technical
support, webinars and training events.
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Keeping pace with IIE
Electioneering and hope

IIE electorate to vote on board members, other leadership posts and name change
Napoleon, the late French emperor, said,

A leader is a dealer in hope, which is a
good thing to remember as election season draws near for IIE.
This year, three posts are open on
the institutes 13-person board of trustees, along with two vice presidencies
of technical operations and six regional
vice presidencies. In addition, members
will decide whether to add the word
systems to the Institute of Industrial
Engineers or retain the current name.
The board of trustees has recommended the name change. They hope the
change to IISE will grow membership as
well as broaden the institutes appeal and
position it for the future. The candidates
for BOT positions president-elect; senior vice president at large, industry; and
senior vice president, international will
seek to ensure that their service provides
IIE with strategic direction for the support of the profession.
All terms are three years, and the
president-elect transitions to serve as
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president during the second year and

immediate past president during the
third year.
Four candidates are vying for the two
vice presidencies of technical operations. Information about regional vice
president candidates will appear on the
ballots for each respective region.
Professional IIE members will be
emailed an election-specifc password,
known as an e-signature, Dec. 10, along
with instructions for casting an electronic ballot. IIE must have members
current email addresses for this process.
To make sure IIE has your correct email
address, go to www.iie et.org, select My
Membership under the Membership
tab and click on Update your member
record.
The electronic ballot includes biographical information for all candidates.
Members who want to vote with a paper
ballot must request that IIE mail or fax
them a ballot. Contact IIE Member and
Customer Support by phone at (800)
494-0460 or (770) 449-0460; by email

at cs@iienet.org; by fax at (770) 4413295; or by mail at 3577 Parkway Lane,
Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092.
Web polls open Dec. 10. The deadline for submitting votes is midnight
Eastern time, Jan. 18, 2016.
So vote for the candidate and name
of your choice and hope for the future
success of IIE. Aspiring to Napoleons
desire for military conquest and domination may not be advisable, but the
world can be improved by extending the
use of industrial and systems engineering tools into enterprises and governments internationally.
Nominees were asked:

If you are elected, how will you make
things better for industrial engineers
through your position?
Answers follow on the next pages.
president-elect
Joseph C. Hartman
Sunderesh Heragu
James B. Fr
, professor, Depar
Head,
Humphreys Chair, Sc
ersity of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
Stillwater, Oklahoma
ial
Mec
Opportunities exist to extend the reach and infuence of IIE

by developing and promoting leaders; broadly disseminating position papers written by our subject matter experts
(we have plenty in our membership) on the relevant topics
of today; increasing collaborations with universities to enhance our training and consulting services (schools can provide talent and scale beyond IIE headquarters); continuing
to expand our international presence; and providing daily
briefngs, beyond traditional blogs, on issues in our domain,
such as productivity and quality, to our membership and
followers. If elected, my efforts will center on IIE being a
leading provider of access to this knowledge, thereby increasing IIEs infuence, reach and relevance.
ersity
I would like to put IIE on a path so we will have 20,000

members by 2020. I will bring my experience in academia,
industry and IIE to make IIE the organization that advances, promotes and unites the industrial and systems engineering profession all over the world. IIE must recruit youngsters, get them interested in IE careers and expose them to
professional and leadership opportunities in industry and
government. Our volunteers and leaders must be mobilized
to expand IIE's reach and infuence by promoting the value
IEs bring to the world. My motto is Work with reason and
not excuses. If we work hard, there is no good reason why
an ambitious goal, such as the aforementioned one, cannot
be achieved.
senior vice president at large industry

Curtis Burnett
Rick Wilkinson
Executive director
vices
actur
Walmar
.
,
Broad and deep support from industry is critical to the future success and growth of the institute and the profession. I
will work with the board of trustees, the Industry Advisory
Board, the Young Professionals, and the Council for Industrial and Systems Engineering to reinvent our approach and
develop strategies to engage industry. My experience with
CISE, my extensive professional network and a work history of driving business results through collaboration puts
me in a unique position to be successful in this mission.
As senior vice president at large, industry, I will focus on

developing closer relationships between industry, academia and the student community to deliver greater beneft and value to all stakeholders. Too often, the interests of
these groups compete rather than complement each other.
Through engagement, relationship building and focused
initiatives to align the efforts of these three groups, industry
members will be better served with benefcial research and
access to better prepared students. Additionally, academia
will be better able to market their capabilities to industry,
and students will be better prepared to contribute more effectively in the workforce.
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The institute
senior vice president international

Fugee Tsung
Eileen M.Van Aken
Depar
head, Grado Depar
Tec
y,
In 2011, I co-founded and am currently coordinating the

Asian Network for Industrial Engineers (ANIE). The purpose of that platform is to develop IE competence in Asia
and advance the development of industrial engineering academics on that continent. Should I be elected as international senior vice president, I will use my previous experience and efforts to extend the reach and partnership of IIE
not only to Asia but also to other IE networks in different
regions. I will use this opportunity to build a truly global
IIE, thus allowing for the broadening of its scope and benefting more industrial engineers worldwide.
ial
ech
Blacksburg,
The rate of information exchange and access to content

provides IIE with the opportunity to expand our membership to better refect the practice of industrial engineering
around the world, which will broaden the perspectives and
improve the impact of all members. If elected, I would seek
to clarify and communicate the value proposition IIE offers (leading technical content, networking and professional
community) to potential international members; help create a clear, consensus-based strategy for increasing IIEs visibility, reputation and membership worldwide; and apply
my experiences and networks from research and professional service to engage individuals and partner organizations in
executing the strategy.
vice president technical operations

Michele D. Dekelbaum
Natarajan Gautam
,
Ricoh Americas Corp.
head, Depar
Texas A&M
College
IIE plays a vital role in giving industrial engineers visibility

and opportunity to engage and interact with peers across
numerous organizations. Strong chapters, divisions and societies are essential to this mission. I have volunteered with
IIE from my earliest student days as a student chapter offcer
to my latest engagement as president of SEMS; therefore, I
understand the needs of the various societies, divisions and
chapters and the value of strong collaboration between volunteers and staff. I will work to strengthen collaboration
between the various groups, promote enhanced services to
members and recruit members and volunteers to increase
participation.
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ersity
Texas
Leadership positions on the board of the IIE Computer and

Information Systems Division, on the organizing committees of annual conferences and as a faculty member in two
large industrial engineering departments have allowed me
to interact with members from a wide variety of areas such
as manufacturing, human factors, engineering statistics and
operations research. These experiences will enable me to
represent a broad base of IIE members. If elected, I will
work to provide relevant information to members, increase
their opportunities to contribute to the knowledge base and
derive benefts from it, and improve the visibility of our
profession and reputation of our institute.
vice president technical operations

Iris V. Rivero, Ph.D.
John L. Templin Jr.
Associate professor, Depar

actur
.
, New York
Iow
Ames, Iowa
ersity
IIE provides the foundation for defning our feld while addressing technological and human challenges. While leading IIEs Manufacturing and Design Division, I developed
an understanding of member needs and was able to guide
a revitalization strategy. Member engagement increased as
we fostered networking opportunities for continuing education and created a forum to defne relevant subjects in the
feld. If elected, I will serve as a conduit between IIE and
the divisions to reach mutual goals, increase awareness of
the reach of industrial engineering, and devise professional
development and networking opportunities that are of interest to our members and that attract new members.
Help Future IEs Make

a Donation to the IIE
Scholarship Fund
The IIE Scholarship Fund recognizes industrial and
systems engineering students academic excellence
and campus leadership. Each year, more than $22,000
in scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and
graduate students.
Paola Guiterrez received the UPS Scholarship for
Minority Students for the 2015-16 school year, which
recognized her work increasing awareness of IE career
opportunites through her IIE student chapter, her
internships in the eld and her study abroad work.
Industrial engineers grow and succeed by a combination of

continuing education, mentors and networking. IIE provides the framework for all three, and I will work with the
assigned societies and divisions to assure these opportunities
are available, publicized and utilized. You get out of any
professional organization based on the effort you put into it.
I have hundreds of professional and personal friends gathered during my years of continuous service, and if elected
I will strive to add many more while engaging with our
volunteer leaders, educators and IIE staff.
Why did Paola

become an industrial
engineering major?
My favorite part about industrial engineering is
the practicality and versatility of the discipline.
Everything in life is a process and
industrial engineering gives you the
skills and understanding to quantify
and model these processes to improve
them and make them more efficient.
Going to class every day and knowing
youre gaining tangible tools to go out
and make a difference, whether its out in a
Paola is just one of the deserving students that IIE is

able to support with donatons from members like
you. Visit
to make a
donaton today.
manufacturing plant or a hospital floor, makes

learning a much more rewarding experience.
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careers
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF INDUSTRIAL

AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department at North Dakota State University invites applications
for two tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor positions,
effective Fall 2016. While all areas of industrial engineering
will be considered, candidates with strength in quality and
reliability engineering, healthcare and biomedical engineering, supply chain and logistics engineering, and advanced
manufacturing, are especially encouraged to apply. For information and to apply please visit: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/
postings/6808. Applicant screening will begin 12/15/2015.
Ranked among the top 108 public and private universities in
the country by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, NDSU is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant,
research university.
NDSU is a
See https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/6158 for more information regarding this job and apply. Applicant screening will begin 1/15/2016.
EO/AA-MF/ Vet/ Disability.
NDSU is a
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (16-05)
Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to start
August 2016. Qualifed applicants with diverse backgrounds and interests are welcome, but preference will be given to those applicants with a
background and interest in Advanced Manufacturing and/or Materials
Science who possess the ability to teach a variety of industrial engineering classes. A strong candidate should have the potential to make
an impact on the future of one of the newest industrial engineering
programs in the nation, preparing undergraduate students for the many
employment opportunities in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina
and beyond. New faculty members will become part of the vibrant academic community committed to high-quality education, scholarship,
and the industrial engineering profession. For more information, please
visit http://www.fmarion.edu/academics/industrialengineering.
Required Qualifcations:
PhD in IE or a related feld
A strong work ethic and a desire to teach at the undergraduate level
Excellent oral and written communication skills
FM Preferences:
Prior teaching experience in an ABET-accredited program
Research experience
For a complete job description and information on how to apply, please
visit http://www.fmarion.edu/about/positions.
A Affrmative Acti /Equal Opport ity I stituti
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North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of IME Department Chair, with a target start
date of July 2016. NDSU is a land-grant university, and one of the nations top 108 public and private universities in the Carnegie Commission on Higher Educations elite category of Research Universities/
Very High Research Activity. The IME Department has 8 faculty
and approximately 200 undergraduate and 20 graduate students, and is
ABET accredited. The successful candidate will be expected to support
NDSUs land-grant mission of teaching, research, and service, provide
direction and leadership within the department, effectively meet the
departments administrative needs, engage in high-quality research, and
be committed to excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The responsibilities of the Chair include leading strategic
planning efforts, hiring, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating faculty
and staff, managing the budget, and representing the departments interests to the Dean, upper administration, industry, and the public. The
Chair will have the opportunity to enhance all facets of the department
through transformational leadership.
EO/AA-MF/Vet/Disability.
Department Chair of
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department at California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering to begin Fall 2016. The Department serves approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, conducting research, and providing service to the department, college and university. Candidates must be able to effectively teach
theory as well as develop innovative lab projects. Successful candidates will
help with the enhancement of research and teaching Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering laboratories, and other curriculum development.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or
closely related feld from an accredited university by September 2015. Full
descriptions of positions are available at http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/
ope -positio s/i dex.shtml
EOE/Minorities/Females/VET/Disability
Please access the application form at: http://academic.cpp.edu/faculty/docs/
applicatio pdf
The completed package includes a cover letter, a CV and the application
form which should be mailed to:
Dr. Victor Okhuysen, Chair of Search Committee
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
3801 W. Temple Ave, Bldg 17-2643
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
vfokhuyse @cpp.edu
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY POSITIONS IN LYLE EMIS DEPARTMENT

Tenure Track, Open Rank Faculty Positions
The Department of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems (EMIS) invites nominations and applications for
an opportunity to be involved in the shaping of innovative academic programs in Operations Research, Management Science, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, and Information Engineering. We seek outstanding candidates for
multiple, open rank faculty positions in all areas relevant to our academic programs and all areas of industrial and systems
engineering methodological and applied including but not limited to advanced data analytics, optimization, stochastic
modeling, simulation, and model-based systems engineering with applications in supply-chain, manufacturing, health-care,
information, energy, and defense systems.
Eligible candidates must have completed requirements for a doctoral degree in operations research, industrial engineering,
systems engineering, or related feld by August, 2016; the expertise to teach courses in areas relevant to our programs at the
undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels; and the ability to develop a strong, externally-funded research program and help
advance the frontiers of knowledge. Extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered. Candidates for Associate or Full
Professor should have a commensurate record of research publications and external funding and an outstanding potential for
research program development and research leadership.
SMU is a leading private university dedicated to academic excellence. Located near the center of Dallas, Texas, SMU enrolls
11,000 students, with nearly half in graduate programs. The EMIS department resides within the Bobby B. Lyle School of
Engineering (http://www.smu.edu/lyle) founded in 1925 and offers a strong program of research and education at all levels,
including Ph.D. degrees in operations research and systems engineering (http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Departme ts/EMIS). The
school provides an exceptional environment supporting multi-disciplinary collaborations and academic outreach and houses
several institutes and centers -- with generous endowment support relevant to research and teaching programs of the EMIS
Department. These include the Hunter and Stephanie Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity, Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security, Caruth Institute for Engineering Education, and Hart Center for Engineering Leadership.
SMU is designated as a preferred employer in the Dallas/Forth Worth (DFW) metroplex, one of the most prolifc industrial
centers in the country and a dynamic region with leading high-technology companies in the aerospace, defense, energy,
information technology, life sciences, semiconductors, telecommunications, transportation, and biomedical industries. Some
of the top companies and research institutes with a strong presence in the DFW area include Texas Instruments, Raytheon,
Lockheed-Martin, Bell Helicopter, Frito- Lay, BNSF Railway, Turner Construction, Jacobs Engineering, Trinity Industries,
Huitt-Zollars, Inc., The Beck Group, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Health and Hospital
System, and Baylor Research Institute. DFW is a multi-faceted community, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural
attractions and a vibrant economy. Dallas quality of life is exceptional with a relatively low cost of living, upscale apartments
and homes within walking distance of SMU campus, the opportunity to live in the city or out in the country with a relatively
short commute. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU, please see: http://www.smu.edu.
The target appointment date is the fall semester, 2016. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be
emailed by December 15, 2015, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is flled. Interested
and qualifed applicants should email a curriculum vitae, including a statement of research and teaching, and a list of at least
three references to EMISsearch@smu.edu. Applicants should also make arrangements for their recommendation letters to be
emailed directly to EMISsearch@smu.edu no later than January 15, 2016. Nominations of outstanding candidates for Associate
and Full Professor positions can be submitted to Dr. Halit Uster, Professor and Faculty Search Committee Chair, uster@smu.
edu.
The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is flled. Hiring is contingent upon the
satisfactory completion of a background check. SMU is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access
and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached
at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Applications and nominations are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
(ISE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The ISE Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering and MS and PhD
degrees with an Engineering Management concentration. The Department currently has a total of 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty members
and an enrollment of approximately 270 students, including 147 UG, 66
MS and 59 PhD students. The Department relocated to the new $25-million John D. Tickle Engineering Building in Summer 2013. The Department is entering a new era and is expected to play an important role in the
College of Engineering's vision to become a leading research institution
and to take advantage of unique opportunities for research partnerships
with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Y-12 security complex and
the National Institute for Computational Sciences. ISE also actively interacts with on-campus centers including the Reliability and Maintainability
Center, the Center for Transportation Research, the states Institute for
Public Service, and the Center for Industrial Services. For additional information about the Department, please visit http://ise.utk.edu/.
Available effective August 1, 2016, this position will include a competitive
compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifcations.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a scholarly, externally funded, research program; to supervise graduate students;
to develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
and to provide service to the Department.
An earned doctorate in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or
a closely related feld is required. The successful applicant will have strong
problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. A strong commitment to teaching excellence
and appropriate publications in leading scholarly journals are expected.
Preferred qualifcations are teaching experience, industrial experience, and
demonstrated ability to attract external funding.
Individuals interested in applying should submit as a single PDF fle consisting of: a letter of interest addressing qualifcations, research interests and
teaching interests; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for at least 3 professional references to the search chair, Dr. Alberto
Garcia, at isesearch@utk.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015 and continue until the position is flled.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualifed applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
The School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University invites

applications from outstanding faculty candidates as part of a continuing
strategy to substantially grow the School and its impact. The School
has multiple openings at named/distinguished professorship, and junior
faculty levels.
New faculty members will become part of a vibrant community of
scholars who are committed to Reth k g IE, and helping shape the
profession make substantial impact on societal grand challenges of the 21st
century. The School is making signifcant investments in advancing the
frontiers of next generation manufacturing, products and services, systems
science, cognition and decision-making, and information engineering and
data analytics.
We are seeking highly qualifed, creative individuals with a Ph.D. in
Industrial Engineering or equivalent doctoral level degree(s) in closely
related felds, who have demonstrated research and teaching excellence
in relevant methodological areas. Successful candidates will conduct
original research, will advise graduate students, will teach undergraduate
and graduate level courses, and will perform service both at the School
and University levels. Candidates with experience working with diverse
groups of students, faculty, and staff and the ability to contribute to an
inclusive climate are particularly encouraged to apply. New faculty
members will have collaborative opportunities with researchers in
Purdues world-renowned Colleges, including Engineering, Management,
Science, Health and Human Sciences, Pharmacy, and Agriculture.
To facilitate this interaction, Purdue has established Discovery Park, a
highly interdisciplinary enterprise dedicated to transformative research
that includes state-of-the-art centers for nanotechnology, biosciences,
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healthcare engineering, entrepreneurship, energy, and other multidisciplinary activities. In addition, tremendous opportunities for
collaboration also exist with large number of manufacturing, information,
healthcare, and energy industries in the region.
Submit applications online at https://e i eeri .purdue.edu/E r/AboutUs/
Employme t/Applicatio s, including curriculum vitae, plans for leadership
in research, teaching and enhancing diversity, and names and addresses
of four professional references. For information/questions regarding
the applications, please contact Ms. Senem Guler, Faculty Recruitment
Coordinator, College of Engineering, at sguler@purdue.edu. Review of
applications will begin on October 26, 2015, and will continue until these
positions are flled. A background check will be required for employment
in these positions.
Purdues main campus is located in West Lafayette Indiana, a welcoming
and diverse community with a wide variety of cultural activities and
events, industries, and excellent schools. Purdue and the College of
Engineering have a Concierge Program to assist new faculty and their
partners regarding dual career needs and facilitate their relocation.
Purdue U iversity is a OE/AA employer. All i dividuals, i cludi g mi orities,
wome , i dividuals with disabilities, a d vetera s are e couraged to apply.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Faculty Position in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics in the Data Science Institute
The Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at
Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for
a tenured or tenure-track faculty position. The appointment will be
made in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics and will be affliated with Columbias multidisciplinary Data Science Institute. A secondary appointment in
the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
(or another department within the School of Engineering and Applied
Science) is possible. Appointments at the assistant professor, associate
professor and full professor levels will be considered.
leading externally funded research program, and contributing to the

undergraduate and graduate educational mission of the Department.
Columbia fosters multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with academic departments and units across the university. This
position particularly seeks candidates whose research focus intersects with the feld of data sciences and can take full advantage of the Data Science Institute at Columbia. Qualifed
candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/
or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
are strongly encouraged.
Applications are specifcally sought in the areas of urban systems modeling and simulation, complex and interdependent dynamic networks,
as well as transportation and energy systems performance assessment
and optimization. Candidates whose research involves the integration
of rapidly emerging large data streams into modeling and simulation are
of particular interest.
For additional information and to apply, please see: http://e i eeri .columbia.edu/faculty-job-opport ities or academicjobs.columbia.edu/applica ts/
Ce tral?quickFi d=61612. Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following: curriculum-vitae including a publication list, a description of research accomplishments, a statement of
research and teaching interests and plans, contact information for three
experts who can provide letters of recommendation, and up to three
pre/reprints of scholarly work. All applications received by January 15,
2016 will receive full consideration.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent by the starting date of the appointment. Applicants for this position at the Assistant
Professor and Associate Professor without tenure must demonstrate the
potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. Applicants
for this position at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must
have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments,
excellent teaching credentials and established leadership in the feld.
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the advancement of their feld and the department by developing an original and
Applicants can consult http://civil.columbia.edu/ for information about

the department, http://datascie ce.columbia.edu/ for information about
the Data Science Institute, and http://datascie ce.columbia.edu/smart-cities
for information about the Smart Cities Center.
Columbia is a ffrmative actio /equal opportu ity employer with a stro g
commitme t to the quality of faculty life.
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Associate/Full Professor in Engineering Management

The Department of Engineering Management & Systems at the
University of Dayton invites applications for a tenure-track faculty
position at the associate or full professor level. Responsibilities
include developing and teaching graduate courses, offered both on
campus and online; conducting research and scholarly activities in
support of the Departments mission; and leading and participating
in service activities that support the Department, School, University,
and society.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Engineering Management,
Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research,
or a related discipline and demonstrate strong written communication
skills. Candidates are expected to have a record of accomplishment that
demonstrates teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate
levels in courses similar to those within the Master of Science in
Engineering Management degree program; an active program of
research and scholarship; and service to students, colleagues, or
profession commensurate with appointment at either the associate or
full professor level. Individuals with teaching, research, or design and
development experience in the management of engineering systems
are particularly encouraged to apply.
For a complete list of qualifcations, a description of the position, and to
apply please go to http://jobs.udayto .edu/post gs/18349. Applications
should be submitted by December 31, 2015 via the preceding link
and include a curriculum vitae, contact information for three

references, and a cover letter (or supplemental statements) that address
the qualifcations and clarify evidencebeyond that included in the
CVof excellence and success in teaching, research, scholarship, and
service.
The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary,
is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks
outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share
its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and
artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership
and service in the local and global community. The School of
Engineering has over 2,000 undergraduate and 700 graduate students
with more than 70 full-time faculty members and 11 endowed chairs.
With fve Ohio Centers of Excellence and the University of Dayton
Research Institute, the School supports over $80 million in annual
research expenditures. The School is committed to excellence in both
engineering education and research.
To attai its Catholic a d Maria ist missio , the U iversity is committed to the
pri ciples of diversity, i clusio d affrmative actio d to equal opportu ity
policies a d practices. As a
ffrmative Actio
d Equal Opportu ity
Employer we wil ot discrimi ate agai st mi orities, females, protected
vetera s, i dividuals with disabilities, or o he basis of sexual orie tatio r
ge der diversity.
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR

Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Industrial
and Systems Engineering (ISE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida
(UF), the fagship campus of the State of Florida University system. The ISE Department offers B.S., M.S., and
Ph.D. degree programs with an enrollment of about 560 full-time undergraduate students and 184 graduate students of which 24 are Ph.D. students. The ISE Department has 12 tenured or tenure-track faculty members with
several INFORMS, IIE, AAAS and IEEE Fellows. The Department also has 4 NSF CAREER Award winners
and 1 ONR YIP Award winner. The Departments current external research expenditures exceed 1.8 million
annually. The Department enjoys strong rankings in U.S. News and World Report as being 17th overall (and 12th
public) graduate program. Areas of research strength in the Department include: Applied Deterministic and Stochastic Optimization, Network Optimization, Transportation, Financial, Manufacturing Systems Engineering,
Supply Chain and Health Care Applications. For more information about the ISE Department and the Herbert
Wertheim College of Engineering, please visit www.ise.uf.edu and www.e g.uf.edu, respectively.
In addition to overseeing the operational management of the Department, responsibilities of the Chair include:
(1) creating a compelling vision for the advancement of the department to include increasing existing strengths,
fostering new disciplines in emerging felds within ISE, and strengthening interdisciplinary efforts across the
College and University; (2) facilitating both the professional and scholarly growth of the faculty, particularly the
junior faculty; (3) ensuring cutting-edge education is provided to all undergraduate and graduate students; (4)
enhancing the working partnership with the leaders of UF colleges and departments, administrations, industry
and government agencies along with facilitating knowledge and technology transfer with industry; (5) recruiting
a diverse faculty and student body; (6) increasing sponsored research, private and external funding opportunities
for the department, cultivate corporate, governmental, alumni and other private donations.
Qualifcations: Earned Ph.D. and research and teaching experience in industrial engineering, operations research
or closely related feld is required. In addition, we are seeking an individual who is a distinguished scholar in their
feld of research, with demonstrated academic credentials suffcient for appointment at the Full Professor level; is
committed to high academic standards; is skilled in the development and expansion of sponsored research programs; is experienced in enhancing the representation and success of underrepresented populations; has excellent
leadership, management and interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills; and encourages
open, collaborative and inclusive problem solving.
All candidates should apply through the UF Jobs website: https://jobs.uf.edu/, refere ce positio 94995. The Search
Committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2015, and continue accepting applications until the
position is flled. For further questions, you may contact the search committee chair Dr. John Harris at harris@
ece.uf.edu.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It counts among its greatest strengths -- and a major component of its excellence that it values broad diversity in its faculty, students, and staff and creates a robust,
inclusive and welcoming climate for learning, research and other work. UF is committed to equal educational
and employment opportunity and access and seeks individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders and other attributes
who, among their many exceptional qualifcations, have a record of including a broad diversity of individuals in
work and learning activities. The selection process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Floridas
Government in the Sunshine and Public Records Laws.
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE) at
Northern Illinois University invites applications for two anticipated
tenure-track full-time faculty positions at the Assistant Professor
level beginning August 16, 2016. Successful applicants are expected
to hold a doctoral degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering
or related feld with teaching interests and research experiences
in Quality, Reliability, Human Factors, Decision Analysis,
Data Analytics, Sustainability, and Engineering Management.
Applicants whose research and teaching interests in application
areas such as health systems, manufacturing systems, warehousing,
logistics, and related areas are preferred. Applicants are expected
to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, establish a
strong externally funded research program and actively serve the
department, college, university, and community.
The department consists of 7 full time faculty members, 153
undergraduate and 143 graduate students. The department
offers a ABET accredited B.S. (with emphasis in Manufacturing
Systems, Health Systems, and Engineering Management; a minor
in Sustainable Engineering), a M.S. in ISYE, and a MS in ISYE
with specialization in Engineering Management. Laboratories
for manufacturing, ergonomics, reliability, and logistics are well
established in the department. Strong ties with industries in the
Northern Illinois region have helped ISYE faculty to attract

externally funded research projects on a regular basis. NIU has
over 21,000 students and is located approximately 65 miles west
of Chicago. NIUs vision is to be the premier student-centered,
research-focused public university in the Midwest contributing to
the advancement of knowledge for the beneft of the people of the
region, the state, the nation, and the world.
Application Deadline: Completed applications will be reviewed
beginning January 4, 2016, and will be accepted until the position
is flled. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifcations
and achievements. Please send application letter, statements of
teaching and research interests, curriculum vita, and three letters
of professional reference to ISYE Search Committee to isye@ iu.
edu. All documents must be submitted electronically in Word or
PDF format. For additional information about the position contact
the search committee chair by writing to pdamodara @ iu.edu or
calling (815) 753-5660.
Norther lli ois U iversity is a A/EEO i stitutio . Pre-employme t
backgrou d check a d verifcatio f eligibility to work i he U ited States
is required.
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
SENIOR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Department of Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems (OBAIS)
Carl H. Lindner College of Business
The Department of Operations, Business Analytics, and
Information Systems (OBAIS) in the Carl H. Lindner College
of Business at the University of Cincinnati invites applications
for a full-time senior tenure-track position in Business Analytics
beginning August 2016. This position is at the level of Associate
or Full Professor and has been approved by the Dean and Provost.
Candidates must be willing and able to teach in all levels of
doctoral, masters, and undergraduate programs and conduct
research consistent with the high standards of the Lindner
College of Business, have grant proposal-writing abilities, and
build analytics connections with other colleges in the University.
Faculty work closely with the UC Center for Business Analytics,
which is consortium of more than 20 member companies to
promote collaboration between industry, faculty and students in
the area of analytics.
The University of Cincinnati is an affrmative action,
equal opportunity employer. The University encourages
applications from women, people of color, persons
with a disability, and veterans who are disabled; we are
committed to increasing the diversity of the University
community.
The OBAIS faculty members are actively engaged in conducting

high-impact research taking advantage of the opportunities
afforded by UCs urban environment. The OBAIS department
offers undergraduate programs in operations, industrial
management, and information systems; OM, Business Analytics,
and IS PhD programs, and two acclaimed Masters programs in
Business Analytics and in Information Systems Applicants may
fnd further information about the University of Cincinnati at
http://www.uc.edu, the Carl H. Lindner College of Business
at http://business.uc.edu, the OBAIS department at http://
business.uc.edu/departments/obais.html and the UC Center for
Business Analytics at http://business.uc.edu/centers/analyticscenter.html.
Review of applications will begin late in 2015 and continue until
the position is flled. Application packets should include:
a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research
and teaching, contact information for three references,
and other supporting documentation such as sample
publications.
To apply, visit jobs.uc.edu and search position 8067.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY POSITIONS
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) seek outstanding applicants for tenure track/tenured
faculty positions. Active searches are being conducted in the following areas but the excellence of the candidates accomplishments
and potential are more important than the specifc area:
have demonstrated evidence of excellence in research and teaching.

Desired qualifcations include a record of external funding, publication in top tier journals, innovative pedagogy and participation
and leadership in collaborative, transdisciplinary research with high
societal impact as appropriate to the candidates rank. Although the
Advanced Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering faculty appointment may be in any of the Fulton Schools of Engineering, the Industrial Engineering program in the School of
Systems (Job #11363) Areas of interest include: production
Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering is the
control and manufacturing management; analytics for next-genmost involved in the interest areas of the search.
eration manufacturing systems; process capability, optimization
and reliability; advanced processes and systems for product de- Current information regarding these positions and instructions for
sign; automation; and manufacturing enterprise systems.
applying are available at http://e g eer g.asu.edu/hir g/. Review of
applications for each search will begin November 16, 2015; if not
Operations Research and Logistics (Job #11359) Areas
flled, reviews will occur the 1st and 15th of every month thereafter
of interest include: robust optimization, stochastic modeling,
until the search is closed.
simulation, transportation networks, supply chain engineering,
environmental sustainability, health care delivery and manufac- Arizo a State U iversity is a VEVRAA Federal Co tractor a d a qual
turing logistics.
Opportu ity/Affrmative Actio mployer. All qualifed applica ts will be
co sidered without regard to race, color, sex, religio atio al origi , disabilAppointments will be made at the rank commensurate with exity, protected vetera atus, or a y other basis protected by law. See ASUs
perience and accomplishments starting August 2016. A successful o -discrimi atio ateme t (ACD 401) at https://www.asu.
ful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in a relevant feld and
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
The Auburn University Industrial and Systems Engineering

Department seeks to fll up to three (3) faculty positions at the
Assistant and/or Associate Professor level. Successful candidates should
be able to teach classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels in
the areas of manufacturing, operations research, or statistics/reliability.
Specifc areas of research interest include advanced manufacturing,
electronics packaging and manufacturing, computational methods,
analytics, and systems analysis. The department is in the process of
building an industry/university collaborative research center focused
on automotive manufacturing and interest in participating in this
effort is desirable.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong research
program in one of the above areas as well as to establish collaborations
with one of the several multidisciplinary team efforts in the college.
The ISE department boasts signifcant research expenditures in the
areas of modeling and optimization, vehicle electronics packaging,
and advanced vehicle manufacturing and is a member of NIOSHs
Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety. In addition
to research duties, the successful candidate is expected to conduct
teaching and service activities within the department.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, or a related
feld, from an ABET accredited institution. A commensurate record
of successful academic activities, including funded research, teaching
and scholarly publications, will be required for applicants at the
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associate professor level. The intended start date is August 15th, 2016.
The review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2015 but
applications will be accepted until the position is flled. Please apply
electronically by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae (with the
name and contact information of three references) and a one-page
statement of research plans to the following link:
http://aufacultypositio s.peopleadm .com/post gs/1252
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility
requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment
is scheduled to begin, and must continue working legally for the
proposed term of employment.
Auburn University is located in the City of Auburn, which was recently
ranked in the top 10 nationally of Best Small Cities for Education
as well as one of the top 10 places to live nationally. The university
was chartered in 1856 and has an enrollment of approximately
26,000 students. It is ranked in the top 50 of public institutions. The
picturesque main campus covers over 1,875 acres and includes the
entire southwest quadrant of the city of Auburn.
Aubur U versity is a Affrmative Actio /Equal Opportu ty Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employme t opportu ities for all i dividuals
without regard to race, sex, religio , color atio al origi , age, disability,
protected vetera tatus, ge etic i formatio , sexual orie tatio , ge der ide tity
or a y other classifcatio rotected by applicable law.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Faculty Positions in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Columbia Engineering invites applications for two junior
faculty positions in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Applications are sought
from candidates with research interests in: (i) the methodological aspects of optimization: continuous, combinatorial, integer, and non-convex; and its applications
in machine learning, data mining and statistics, energy,
transportation networks, health analytics, and business
analytics; and (ii) all aspects of fnancial engineering and
risk management, including risk analysis (systemic and
otherwise), operational risk and micro market structure,
the interface between fnance and insurance, and the interface between fnancial engineering and supply-chain
management. Appointments will be made at the rank of
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor without Tenure.
Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the
advancement of their feld and the Department by developing an original and leading externally funded research
program, and contributing to the undergraduate and
graduate educational mission of the department. Columbia fosters multidisciplinary research and encourages col-
University of PittsbUrgh
laborations with academic departments and units across

the university. The Department is especially interested in
qualifed candidates who can contribute, through their
research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
For additional information and to apply, please see: http://
engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-jobopportunities.
Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following: curriculum-vitae including a list of
publications, a description of research accomplishments,
a statement of research and teaching interests and plans,
contact information for three experts who can provide
letters of recommendation, and up to three pre/reprints of
scholarly work. All applications received by December 15,
2015 will receive full consideration.
Applicants can consult www.ieor.columbia.edu for more
information about the department.
Columbia is a ffrmative actio /equal opportu ity employer
with a stro g commitme t to the quality of faculty life.
s wa n s o n S c h o o l o f E n g i n E E r i n g
The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University

of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering invites
applications in anticipation of multiple faculty positions at
all ranks. Openings are anticipated for both tenure-stream
and non-tenure stream positions.
The Department of Industrial Engineering is home to 16 full-time
faculty members with an outstanding reputation in multiple
research areas. The department maintains vibrant programs at
the undergraduate, masters, doctoral levels and offers excellent
facilities and relationships with regional and national corporations.
Additional information about the department can be found at
engineering.pitt.edu/industrial.
Position #20161 seeks candidates from all areas of operations
research and industrial engineering. Applicants must have a strong
methodological background and an interest in advancing cuttingedge, interdisciplinary research.
Position #20162 seeks research and leadership potential in
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (including Additive
Manufacturing, Biomanufacturing and Nanomanufacturing). We are
also interested in candidates at the interfaces of these disciplines
with Manufacturing Systems, Big Data or Sustainability.
Position #20163 seeks applicants for a non-tenure-stream

position who have a strong interest in teaching core industrial
engineering topics.
For tenure stream positions our primary search criterion is research
potential/research record, while for non-tenure stream positions
it is versatility and excellence in teaching. Candidates should
possess a PhD in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Bioengineering or a related feld.
Applicants should e-mail a curriculum vitae, a statement outlining
research and teaching philosophy, a list of relevant publications,
and a list of three references to facultysearch2016@ie.pitt.edu
with a reference to the position number in the subject line.
To ensure full consideration, all candidates should apply
before December 1, 2015; however, we will continue to
review applications until the positions are flled.
The University of Pittsburgh is an affrmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Candidates from underrepresented groups
are particularly encouraged to apply.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
MOTOROLA CHAIR IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering
The Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU)
seek nominations and applications from highly distinguished individuals
for the Motorola Chair in Manufacturing Systems. Areas of particular interest include: supply chain system design, facility logistics, automated and
advanced manufacturing systems, manufacturing enterprise information
systems, advanced quality systems, sustainable manufacturing, and humanitarian logistics, however the vision, leadership potential and record
of accomplishments is a higher priority than the specifc area of research.
Required qualifcations include an earned Ph.D. or terminal degree in
industrial engineering or related feld and demonstrated evidence of excellence in research and teaching including an extensive record of acquiring external funding and publication in top-tier journals with real-world
impact. Desired qualifcations include a successful record of leadership in
multidisciplinary and industrial collaboration.
Faculty members are expected to maintain an internationally recognized
and externally funded research program, develop and teach graduate and
undergraduate courses, advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and provide leadership in professional service.
Appointment, starting August 2016, will be at the rank commensurate with
the candidates experience and accomplishments, but it is expected that the
successful candidate will qualify for the rank of professor. Although the ap-
pointment may be in any of Fulton Engineerings six schools, the Industrial

Engineering program in the School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering is currently the most involved in manufacturing
systems and supply chain engineering.
Review of applications will begin November 16, 2015; if not flled, reviews will occur on the 1st and 15th of the month thereafter until the search
is closed. To apply, please submit as a single PDF fle a current CV, statements describing research and teaching interests and contact information
for three references to MOTOROLAChair.faculty@asu.edu.
For further information or questions please contact the search committee
chair Ron Askin at ro .aski @asu.edu.
Arizo a State U iversity is a VEVRAA Federal Co tractor a d a qual Opportu ity/Affrmative Actio mployer. All qualifed applica ts will be co sidered
without regard to race, color, sex, religio atio al origi , disability, protected vetera
status, or a y other basis protected by law. Please see ASUs ful o -discrimi atio
statem t (ACD 401) at https://www.asu.edu/aad/ma uals/acd/acd401.html
a d ASUs Title IX policy ca e located at https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.
ASU offers applicants an opportunity to voluntarily self-disclose information for the Universitys affrmative action plan; applicants may complete
an EEO survey for the position they are applying for online. Job #11347
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH
FACULTY POSITION IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) at the American
University of Sharjah invites applications for permanent faculty
positions at all ranks starting fall 2016. Senior applicants should
demonstrate academic excellence with remarkable contribution
to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and an
outstanding track record of research accomplishment. We seek
talented and motivated faculty candidates in all areas of Industrial
Engineering. Candidates with demonstrated research potential in
broad array of applications including, but not limited to supply
chain management, transportation and logistics, engineering
management healthcare management, business analytics, service
operations, quality and maintenance engineering are encouraged
to apply. The department is particularly interested in candidates
with educational degrees in Industrial Engineering and related
areas. Duties will include teaching undergraduate courses, at
both introductory and advanced levels, in industrial engineering,
plus graduate courses in the well-established Master Program
in Engineering Systems Management (ESM) and the new PhD
program in ESM. Teaching experience in an American model
of higher education and/or work experience in North American
industry are highly desirable. Active involvement in research and
outreach activities and supervision of graduate students is expected.
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Interested candidates should fll out an application form and

upload the required documents (PDF) using the link at the
AUS employment webpage http://www.aus.edu/i fo/200218/
employme t/77/faculty_positio s/4/#1
Position is open until flled. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. The successful candidate is expected to assume duty in
August 2016.
The successful candidate will join a newly established and growing
department with a great ambition to serve the industrial needs of
UAE and the Gulf region. The Department currently has 10 fulltime faculty positions, approximately 230 undergraduate students
and 80 graduate students. AUS is located in the Emirate of Sharjah,
one of the seven emirates within the United Arab Emirates. The
UAE is a highly diversifed, technologically advanced and secure
country with an excellent reputation for tourism, business, and
engineering. The University, founded in 1997, is an independent,
not-for proft, co-educational institution, serving some 6,000
students of 92 nationalities. Further information about AUS and
the department can be obtained from http://www.aus.edu/.
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University
invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. Exceptional candidates will also
be considered for higher ranks. We seek outstanding individuals working in traditional and/or emerging areas of Industrial
Engineering. The department is especially interested in the areas of advanced manufacturing processes, manufacturing systems,
simulation and stochastic processes. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish and
lead an innovative research program, supervise graduate students, pursue external funding opportunities, and provide service
to the University. The frst industrial engineering department founded in the world, our department is consistently highly ranked
by US News & World Report for both its graduate and undergraduate programs. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit
the department (http://www.ie.psu.edu) and college (http://www.engr.psu.edu) websites to learn more.
The start date is Fall 2016. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or a closely
related feld and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interested applicants should submit: (1) a
cover letter, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) a one-page research statement, (4) a one-page teaching statement, and (5) a
list of 3-5 references. Applicant screening will begin on January 11, 2016 and continue until the position is flled. Apply at
http://apptrkr.com/699182 . Questions can be directed to the faculty search chair by email to IE-FacultySearch@engr.psu.edu
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which
contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/ ,
which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affrmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all
qualifed applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability
or protected veteran status.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OPENINGS IN NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURING AND ENABLING METHODOLOGIES

Purdue University has identifed Next Generation Manufacturing as
a major thrust for cross-disciplinary research and education. Our effort
is in consonance with the national initiative to re-invigorate American
manufacturing industry, stimulate economic development, and accelerate
innovation. We are currently accepting applications for tenure-track and
tenured positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels in areas
related to next generation manufacturing and enabling methodologies.
Purdues Next Generation Manufacturing initiative aims to combine
latest advances in tailored materials and novel manufacturing processes;
multi-scale modeling of products, services and systems; and, on-demand,
customer-driven product and supply-chain design enabled by ubiquitous
cyberinfrastructure to sustainably deliver personalized products, anywhere,
anytime, with the effciency of mass production. This effort builds on
Purdues core strengths in the Colleges of Engineering and Science, the
Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the Krannert School of Management, and
Discovery Park, and leverages its participation in federal manufacturing
initiatives.
We invite applications from candidates with research and teaching
interests aligning with this initiative. Successful candidates will join a
strong manufacturing faculty group on campus, and will have a unique
opportunity to help shape Purdues vision and research/education agenda
in manufacturing. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in
a feld of Engineering, Management, Science, Technology or areas related
to manufacturing. They should have a distinguished academic record,
exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to
teaching and collaborative interdisciplinary activities.
The successful candidates will conduct original research, will advise

graduate students, will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses,
and will perform service both at the School and University levels.
Candidates with experience working with diverse groups of students,
faculty, and staff and the ability to contribute to an inclusive climate are
particularly encouraged to apply. The primary faculty appointment will
be in the Colleges of Engineering or Science, or the Purdue Polytechnic
Institute, or the Krannert School of Management, and will depend on the
candidates qualifcations; cross-department/school/college appointments
are anticipated.
Submit applications online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/
AboutUS/Employment/Applications, including curriculum vitae,
teaching and research plans, and names of four references. For information
/ questions regarding applications contact Guler Senem, Faculty
Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, at sguler@purdue.
edu. Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2015, and will
continue until positions are flled. A background check will be required
for employment in this position.
Purdues main campus is located in West Lafayette Indiana, a welcoming
and diverse community with a wide variety of cultural activities and
events, industries, and excellent schools. Purdue and the College of
Engineering have a Concierge Program to assist new faculty and their
partners regarding dual career needs and facilitate their relocation.
Purdue U iversity is a OE/AA employer. All i dividuals, i cludi g mi orities,
wome , i dividuals with disabilities, a d vetera s are e couraged to apply.
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final five
with soldier-scholar Doug McInvale,

Army colonel and math professor,
West Point
West Point graduate and

combat veteran Doug McInvale
has spent 23 years in military
service leading tactical troops
and technical teams. IIEs frst
master black belt continues
to advocate for lean and Six
Sigma as a member of the
faculty in the Department of
Mathematical Sciences at his
alma mater.
You have a B.S. in American politics.

What led you to industrial engineering?
My interests lie in the humanities and sciences, so after studying American politics at West Point, I returned to my technical roots in graduate school. Certainly, the M.S. in industrial
engineering from Virginia Tech and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt
support much of my professional activities, but my background
in politics has proven useful too. Understanding politics is useful in any feld.
When did you know you wanted to serve

in the U.S. military?
I was seeking a challenge beyond my Alabama high school
experience. West Point provided that challenge for me to develop as a leader and a scholar. Military service demands my
very best at all times, so for me the IE theme of continual process improvement is personal with me. It is an honor to wear
our countrys uniform.
Are more industrial engineers needed

in national defense?
Yes, but the roles of IEs must continue meeting the challenges
of an evolving national defense strategy. Lean Six Sigma and
other business transformation efforts create opportunities for
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IEs to lead the way, particularly in a resource-constrained environment. Also, my experiences while deployed to Afghanistan alerted me to big data and system assessment opportunities related to the modern battlefeld where IEs can support
the governance, development, cyber and network science aspects of national defense.
As the frst recipient of IIEs master black belt,

how has it contributed to your career?
I am honored by the distinction and credit IIEs Larry Aft for
mentorship that enabled me to fulfll the master black belt requirements along with the demands of active duty service. I
have applied these skills in duties at the Pentagon and in combat. Today, West Point continues to lead in lean and Six Sigma
activities for cadets and the Academy.
What has been the dynamic of your career?

In my 23rd year of service as an infantry offcer, systems analyst
and academy professor, I consider my career to be military service infused with a diverse set of complementary experiences.
Collaborating with IE professionals, publishing with leaders in
the discipline, experiencing cultures around the world, teaching Americas future leaders, and even singing with an Army
band captures the dynamic of my career (so far).
Build a Partnership
with IIE
Our corporate membership
provided many unexpected benets.

We have made contacts via IIE that
Spirit AeroSystems found that a corporate

partnership with IIE brought together
employees with diverse skills, such as lean,
simulation, quality, systems engineering,
shop support and ergonomics.
other tools. We have strengthened
tours and partnerships. The process

of combining memberships also
Spirit employees use IIEs online resources,

read Industrial Engineer, attend conferences
and network to stay up to date with the
latest applications and discover how other
professionals address similar challenges.
IIE corporate partnerships can be tailored to
your organization's unique needs, whether
it's training, conference registrations, or
news. Contact Doug Long at
dlong@iienet.org or (770) 349-1109 to
discuss how your organization can benefit
from an IIE corporate partnership.
helped bring our members and

diverse skills together and provided
broader exposure to how our
within our enterprise.
- David Logback, industrial engineer

at Spirit AeroSystems
Institute of Industrial Engineers
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