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Inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital: Designing a Hospital for the Future

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

How do you design a hospital that feels warm, human, and even joyful while balancing the complex systems that keep it running?

In this episode of Problem Solved, we take you inside one of the most advanced pediatric hospitals in the country, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital.

From simulation labs that test systems, to technology that connects families in critical moments, to robots that deliver supplies, this facility is redefining what healthcare can look like.

Walk through the hospital with our group and sit in on conversations with leaders Michelle Tillis (CNIO & VP, IS&T) and Jason Skelley (Director Information Systems Business Partnership) as we explore how teams are balancing standardization and customization, and how new opportunities for improvement are emerging.

Thank you to the entire team at Children's and to our guides Kristen Bowman, Felicia Reynders, and Megan Difiore.

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Trailer | Inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital: Designing a Hospital for the Future

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

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How do you design a hospital that feels warm, human, and even joyful while balancing the complex systems that keep it running?

In this episode of Problem Solved, we take you inside one of the most advanced pediatric hospitals in the country, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital.

From simulation labs that test systems, to technology that connects families in critical moments, to robots that deliver supplies, this facility is redefining what healthcare can look like.

Thank you to the entire team at Children's and to our guides Kristen Bowman, Felicia Reynders, and Megan Difiore.

Problem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth Grimes
Interested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email egrimes@iise.org

Decision Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Decision Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda

When companies decide where to build, expand, or relocate, that single decision shapes everything that follows - hiring, productivity, supply chains, cost, and long-term risk.

But how do organizations actually make those decisions?

In this episode of Problem Solved, we sit down with Ramya Gowda, Managing Director at Newmark, where she leads strategic consulting in site selection, location strategy, and labor analytics. Ramya helps global corporations evaluate potential locations and make some of the most consequential decisions in their organizations.

Using industrial and systems engineering principles, Ramya and her team apply decision science, data modeling, and systems thinking to compare locations across hundreds of factors, from workforce availability and infrastructure to logistics networks, environments, and long-term resilience.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How companies evaluate potential locations for manufacturing plants, offices, and data centers
• Why site selection is really an upstream systems decision that affects everything downstream
• How decision models translate complex data into board-ready recommendations
• Why relationships with communities and economic development organizations matter
• The skills industrial engineers need to work in location strategy and consulting

Ramya also shares how industrial and systems engineering prepares professionals to solve complex problems across industries—not just in manufacturing.

Read some of Ramay's articles:
https://www.areadevelopment.com/corporate-site-selection-factors/q1-2026/the-geography-of-packaging-why-location-strategy-matters-more-than-ever.shtml

https://www.areadevelopment.com/corporate-site-selection-factors/q3-2025/the-site-selection-corporate-checklist.shtml

https://www.areadevelopment.com/manufacturing-industrial/q2-2025/get-your-mega-site-project-ready.shtml

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Trailer | Decisions Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Decision Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda

When companies decide where to build, expand, or relocate, that single decision shapes everything that follows - hiring, productivity, supply chains, cost, and long-term risk.

But how do organizations actually make those decisions?

In this upcomiong episode of Problem Solved, we sit down with Ramya Gowda, Managing Director at Newmark, where she leads strategic consulting in site selection, location strategy, and labor analytics. Ramya helps global corporations evaluate potential locations and make some of the most consequential decisions in their organizations.

Read some of Ramay's articles:
https://www.areadevelopment.com/corporate-site-selection-factors/q1-2026/the-geography-of-packaging-why-location-strategy-matters-more-than-ever.shtml

https://www.areadevelopment.com/corporate-site-selection-factors/q3-2025/the-site-selection-corporate-checklist.shtml

https://www.areadevelopment.com/manufacturing-industrial/q2-2025/get-your-mega-site-project-ready.shtml

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From the Floor of Applied Ergo 2026

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

From the Floor of Applied Ergo 2026

At the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2026, engineers, safety professionals, students, and leaders from across industries came together around one shared goal: improving the way people work.

In this special episode of Problem Solved, we take you onto the floor of the conference through conversations with attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and Ergo Cup teams. Along the way, you’ll hear why ergonomics matters, what this community looks like, what people are learning, and how the field is evolving through new tools, AI, wearables, and worker-centered design.

Great solutions don’t just come from data or technology. They come from listening to the people doing the work.

And that leads us to the Ergo Cup, where real-world problems meet practical and inspiring solutions.

And if you were at Applied Ergo, you might just hear yourself!

Thank you to those who contributed on this episode, in order: Justin Kimel, Joe Michels, Abby McCoy, Nolan Audette, Maya Peleg, Madeline Shoot, Jena Peterson, Kristine Dungo, Julia Abate, Rachel Zoky, Kristianne Egbert, Lisa Brooks, Virgil Watson, David Clardy, Rose Figueroa
Applied Ergonomics Conference sponsored by Applied Ergonomics Society
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AEC Keynote Bonus: Curiosity and the Future of Design with Cassini Nazir and Mike Courtney

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Right after his keynote at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, we had a chance to sit down with Cassini Nazir, an interaction designer and professor at the University of North Texas. In his talk, Cassini encouraged ergonomics professionals to think more intentionally about curiosity and how asking better questions and designing with empathy can improve the systems and experiences people rely on every day.

And as it happened, his friend Mike Courtney was there too. Mike is a futurist who actually delivered the keynote at last year’s conference, so we talked with him about something many professionals are dealing with right now - the rapid pace of technological change and how to make decisions when things are evolving so quickly.

Two quick conversations, both recorded at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, about curiosity, design, and navigating a changing world.

This bonus episode was recorded live at the Applied Ergonomics Conference as part of Problem Solved LIVE.

Every great solution is a story worth telling.

Applied Ergonomics Conference sponsored by Applied Ergonomics Society
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Trailer | AEC Keynote Spotlight: From Idea to Impact with Dr. Mark Benden

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

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In this special keynote spotlight episode of Problem Solved, IISE’s Frank Reddy sits down with Dr. Mark Benden, researcher, inventor of nearly 30 patents, and longtime leader in ergonomics innovation. With more than four decades of experience across military service, industry, and academia, Dr. Benden has helped generate over $2.5 billion in economic impact through human-centered design and workplace innovation.

In this conversation, he shares:

Join us for this inside look at one of AEC’s keynote voices. And don’t miss Problem Solved LIVE on-site at AEC, where we’ll be capturing insights from innovators shaping the future of ergonomics.

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AEC Keynote Spotlight: From Idea to Impact with Dr. Mark Benden

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this special keynote spotlight episode of Problem Solved, IISE’s Frank Reddy sits down with Dr. Mark Benden, researcher, inventor of nearly 30 patents, and longtime leader in ergonomics innovation. With more than four decades of experience across military service, industry, and academia, Dr. Benden has helped generate over $2.5 billion in economic impact through human-centered design and workplace innovation.

In this conversation, he shares:

How everyday frustration becomes invention
Why “nuisance is the father of invention”
How AI, motion capture, and wearables are transforming worker health
The shift from injury response to real-time prevention
And how to take ergonomic improvements from idea, to protection, to commercialization

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HSPI 2026 #QuickTakes Sessions

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

HSPI QuickTakes Sessions

This episode of Problem Solved was recorded live at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement (HSPI) Conference, straight from the Problem Solved LIVE booth!

Throughout the week, we spoke with healthcare engineers, executives, students, researchers, exhibitors, and improvement leaders about what’s shaping the future of healthcare systems.

You’ll hear:

· Why AI dominated this year’s conversations

· How improvement professionals are bridging technology and human factors

· Why mentorship and student engagement matter more than ever

· How cross-industry thinking (manufacturing, energy, data science) is influencing healthcare

· What attendees are taking back to their organizations immediately

· And what’s already in motion for HSPI next year

One theme was clear:
Technology is accelerating. But people - leadership, trust, change management, human-centered design - remain at the core.

If you couldn’t attend HSPI this year, this episode brings the conference floor to you.
If you were there, you might just hear your own voice!

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HSPI Conference sponsored by Society for Health Systems

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Trailer | Optimizing for Meaning - Now Streaming

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

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Optimizing for Meaning: What Industrial Engineering Teaches Us About Balance and Burnout

In this thoughtful and refreshingly honest conversation, Aly Kamel, an industrial and management engineering student at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, explores how core industrial engineering principles like input-process-output, value-added analysis, and constraint management can be applied to something far more personal: balance, burnout, and sustainable ambition.

Aly challenges the idea that success means maximizing output at all costs. Instead, he reframes burnout not as a personal failure, but as a predictable system outcome, and one that can be redesigned.

Industrial engineering isn’t just about factories and supply chains. It’s a mindset for designing systems that last.

And the most important system you’ll ever design… might be yourself.

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Optimizing for Meaning: What Industrial Engineering Teaches us About Balance and Burnout with Aly Kamel

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Optimizing for Meaning: What Industrial Engineering Teaches Us About Balance and Burnout

We talk a lot on Problem Solved about optimizing systems, improving processes, and designing better organizations.

But what happens when the system you’re trying to design… is your own life?

Aly challenges the idea that success means maximizing output at all costs. Instead, he reframes burnout not as a personal failure, but as a predictable system outcome, and one that can be redesigned.

Together, we discuss:

Why high achievers are especially prone to burnout
How “value-added” thinking applies to your daily life
The difference between intensity and sustainability
Why constraints should be treated as design inputs, not weaknesses
And how to optimize for meaning — not just productivity

Industrial engineering isn’t just about factories and supply chains. It’s a mindset for designing systems that last.

And the most important system you’ll ever design… might be yourself.

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Bonus | Upcoming: Problem Solved LIVE at HSPI

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode is a special bonus preview of what’s coming next on Problem Solved.

We’re heading to the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference with Problem Solved LIVE, where we'll have an onsite booth. We'll be capturing real-time insights from attendees, speakers, and leaders across healthcare systems engineering.

Hear what’s coming up at HSPI, how you can get involved, and details about our live interviews and social media giveaway.

If you’re attending HSPI, stop by the Problem Solved LIVE booth and be part of the conversation. If you’re not, follow along as we bring the conference experience directly to you. Follow Problem Solved on Instagram and YouTube now!

📍 Feb 11–13 | Atlanta, GA
🎙️ Problem Solved LIVE

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HSPI Keynote Spotlight: Inside Conversations with Dr. Patterson and Lennox Wildman

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

HSPI Keynote Spotlight: Inside conversations with Dr. Patterson and Lennox Wildman"
In this special HSPI Keynote Spotlight episode of Problem Solved, listeners are invited inside conversations with Dr. Emily Patterson and Lennox Wildman, two leaders shaping the future of healthcare systems improvement. The episode explores how technology, workflows, and people come together to drive safer, more effective care. Through practical insights and real-world examples, these thoughtful conversations highlight how industrial and systems engineering principles are being applied to strengthen healthcare delivery and support the professionals who make it possible. Don't miss the full keynotes talks from these professionals at the HSPI Conference sponsored by Society for Health Systems!

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The Systems Behind the Ballots: How ISEs are Strengthening Elections with Dr. Natalie Scala

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Elections are one of the most complex systems we rely on. They're decentralized, human-driven, time-critical, and under constant scrutiny. And while hundreds of decisions are made under the surface, most of us only see the final result.

In this episode of Problem Solved, IISE’s Keith Albertson sits down with Dr. Natalie Scala of Towson University to explore the systems behind the ballot and how industrial and systems engineers are strengthening elections.

From polling places to poll worker support, supply chains and trust in outcomes, Dr. Scala explains how classic ISE tools are being applied to one of the most consequential systems in society all while remaining nonpartisan.

This conversation goes beyond politics and into process, people, and design.

https://www.drnataliescala.com/

Natalie M. Scala, Ph.D., is a professor and professor and cyber fellow in the College of Business and Economics at Towson University and co-director of the Empowering Secure Elections research lab. She is a faculty affiliate at the University of Maryland Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security, and has shared her expertise, research and work regarding elections security in conference presentations, articles for ISE Magazine and a Season 1 episode of Problem Solved in 2020.

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Trailer | The Systems Behind the Ballots: How ISEs are Strengthening Elections

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this upcoming episode of Problem Solved, IISE’s Keith Albertson sits down with Dr. Natalie Scala of Towson University to explore the systems behind the ballot and how industrial and systems engineers are strengthening elections.

This conversation goes beyond politics and into process, people, and design.

https://www.drnataliescala.com/

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From Classroom to Career: Young Professional Lessons from the First 5 years

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

From Classroom to Career: Young Professional Lessons from the First Five Years

The first five years of your career can feel like a crash course in the real world. One moment you’re confident in your coursework, and the next you’re navigating ambiguity, imposter syndrome, and expectations no syllabus ever prepared you for.

In this episode of Problem Solved, we sit down with three IISE Young Professionals — Helen Siegrist, President of IISE Young Professionals, Jessica Aujla, and Gordon Quach — for an honest, roundtable conversation about what it actually looks like to transition from the classroom to the workforce.

Together, they reflect on:

The transition and shock of the first year out of school
Finding your footing and earning trust in years two and three
Growing confidence, leadership, and career direction in years four and five
Navigating imposter syndrome, mentorship, and professional identity
How IISE and the Young Professionals community can support growth along the way

This episode isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about learning through experience, community, and reflection. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or early in your professional journey, this conversation offers perspective, reassurance, and practical insight from those who’ve been there.

🎙️ Problem Solved — real conversations about industrial & systems engineering in practice.

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Trailer | From Classroom to Career: Young Professional Lessons from the First 5 years

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

The first five years of your career can feel confusing, unstructured, and overwhelming — even for high-performing industrial and systems engineers.

In this trailer for an upcoming episode of Problem Solved, IISE Young Professionals Jess Aujla, Helen Siegrist, and Gordon Quach share candid reflections on what it really feels like to move from the classroom into the workforce — from losing the structure of school, to finding confidence, setting boundaries, and learning how to grow without burning out.

If you’re early in your career — or mentoring someone who is — this conversation will feel familiar.

🎙️ Full episode drops next week.
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What if Santa was an ISE?

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

🎅✨ Here’s the problem: Santa’s operation defies all logic. One night. Billions of deliveries. Zero defects. A global supply chain that never misses a deadline.

So…what if Santa is an industrial and systems engineer?

In this festive special of Problem Solved, IISE members and volunteers share short, creative voice memos imagining how Santa’s North Pole operation uses IE/ISE tools—from logistics optimization to quality management, ergonomics, capacity planning, predictive analytics, Just-In-Time systems, continuous improvement, facility layout, human factors, and more.

You’ll hear six fun, clever, and surprisingly insightful takes on Santa’s world-class system—including:
🎁 Why Santa’s naughty-or-nice list is really a data governance process
🎁 How his workshop rivals Amazon
🎁 How ergonomics keeps the elves injury-free for 500+ years
🎁 Why Santa’s sleigh route is the ultimate Traveling Salesman Problem
🎁 Lean Six Sigma at the North Pole
🎁 And—what the Grinch, Jack Skellington, and Santa can teach us about operations

Then we wrap it all up with a special story from IISE CEO Don Greene, who shares the tale of the Christmas Eve when Santa called IISE for help…and how industrial engineers saved the holiday.

Whether you’re an ISE, a student, a Santa enthusiast, or someone who loves a good systems-thinking twist, this episode is full of joy, clever insights, and holiday magic—the ISE way.

🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at IISE and Problem Solved!

Thank you to our guests who shared their creativity with us! Ali Anderson, Gordon Quach, Kristine Dungo, Madeline Shoot, Laura Albert, Ashley Benedict, and Don Greene!

🎧 Listen now, share with a colleague, and spread some IE cheer.

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Inside the IISE Innovation Cup: How Bold Ideas Become Industry Breakthroughs

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Across industries, teams are solving massive, complex challenges — but too often, those breakthroughs stay hidden inside their organizations. The IISE Innovation Cup, sponsored by the University of Tennessee Knoxville, changes that. It gives teams a global stage to showcase measurable results, real-world impact, and the power of industrial and systems engineering in action.

In this episode of Problem Solved, we take you inside the Innovation Cup- what it is, why it matters, and what great innovation truly looks like.

You’ll hear from:
• Tom Mazzone, Innovation Cup committee member, on why the Cup exists and how it elevates ISE work
• Aniket Ramekar (Mayo Clinic), on the digital door-sign project that transformed clinical workflows
• Rishabh Bhandawat (Smurfit WestRock), on optimizing spare-parts inventory
• Bill Harrington, Innovation Cup committee member, on the criteria that separate a good project from a great one

Whether you work in healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain, aerospace, or continuous improvement, this episode will inspire you to look at your systems in a new way — and maybe even submit your own project.

Submissions for the IISE Innovation Cup are now open.

Learn more about the IISE Innovation Cup.

Bill Harrington's unedited interview on IISE Innovation Cup judging criteria:
https://youtu.be/fHlwnq74Hqw

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Trailer | Inside the IISE Innovation Cup: How Bold Ideas Become Industry Breakthroughs

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Go behind the scenes of the IISE Innovation Cup, one of the most impactful showcases of industrial and systems engineering innovation. Hear from:
• Tom Mazzone – Why the Cup exists
• Aniket Ramekar – Gold Award winner
• Rishabh Bhandawat – Silver Award winner
• Bill Harrington – What judges look for

Discover how teams across industries are solving complex challenges — and what it takes to stand out.

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Large Language Models: How Far We've Come with Dr. Joe Wilck

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Large language models aren’t just improving — they’re transforming how we work, learn, and make decisions. In this upcoming episode of Problem Solved, IISE’s David Brandt talks with Bucknell University’s Dr. Joe Wilck about the true state of LLMs after the first 1,000 days: what’s gotten better, what’s still broken, and why critical thinking matters more than ever.

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Trailer | Large Language Models: How Far We've Come

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way

Behind every lightning-fast drive-thru order at Chick-fil-A is a carefully designed system supported by real people who care — and continuous improvement that never stops. In this episode of Problem Solved, Elizabeth Grimes talks with Sam Hartman, multi-location Owner/Operator, and Matt Riley, VP of Enterprise Solutions, to uncover how Chick-fil-A balances efficiency with genuine hospitality.

They discuss:

Why the right people + thoughtful training matter more than any process
How simple operational tweaks — even moving the cups — can save seconds that scale to hours
Why “my pleasure” is more than a catchphrase — it’s a cultural mindset
How Chick-fil-A uses data, observation, and feedback loops to refine systems every day
What leaders can learn about feedback culture, hands-on leadership, and developing talent

This conversation reveals what truly drives Chick-fil-A’s reputation: not just speed, but purpose, consistency, and care.

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Trailer | Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Here’s the problem — running a restaurant that serves thousands with consistency and care isn’t easy. At Chick-fil-A, every second counts, and every process is engineered for excellence.

In this Problem Solved trailer, Chick-fil-A owner Sam Hartman and Matt Riley, VP of Enterprise Solutions, share how they build systems that balance speed, quality, and human connection.

🎙️ Full episode coming November 11— only on Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast.

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Navigating AI's Next Frontier with Mike Courtney

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Here’s the problem: Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up — and the risks of falling behind are real.

In this episode, futurist and ethnographer Mike Courtney, CEO of Aperio Insights, joins IISE’s David Brandt to unpack how AI is reshaping the way we work, think, and lead. Together they explore:

Why AI can solve problems at scale — and create them at scale
How industrial and systems engineers can lead responsibly through the AI revolution
The paradox of innovation: moving fast without losing the human touch
What “humans in the loop” really means for the future of work

From dark factories and automation to collaboration, creativity, and behavioral change, Courtney sheds light on how to balance speed, ethics, and adaptability in an AI-driven world.

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Trailer | Navigating AI's Next Frontier

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Here’s the problem: AI is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up — and the risks of falling behind are real.

In this episode, futurist and researcher Mike Courtney, CEO of Aperio Insights, joins IISE’s David Brandt to explore how industrial and systems engineers can lead through the AI revolution. From balancing innovation with ethics to building systems that keep “humans in the loop,” this conversation reveals how to harness AI’s power without losing our human advantage.

Full episode available October 28.

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Designing Without Limits: How Universal Design and Ergonomics Shape a Better World

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Much of the world around us—our workplaces, products, and public spaces—was never designed with everyone in mind. That oversight can create barriers, limit performance, and even put people at risk. But when ergonomics meets universal design, inclusion becomes innovation.

In this episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we hear from two leading voices in human factors and ergonomics: Bobbie Watts, past president of IISE’s Applied Ergonomics Society, and Anuja Patil, current president and risk control director at CNA Insurance.

Together, they unpack how universal design principles are reshaping the way we work, build, and live—from accessible workplaces and flexible production lines to AI-powered safety systems and healthcare environments designed for all.

🔹 Learn how “solving for one benefits many.”
🔹 Discover real-world examples of design that improves performance, safety, and longevity.
🔹 Explore how ergonomics and inclusion fuel innovation in the age of AI.

Whether you’re an engineer, designer, or leader, this episode will change how you think about accessibility, efficiency, and the human side of systems design.

🎙️ October is National Ergonomics Month — celebrate with us by learning how thoughtful design makes work better for everyone.

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Trailer | Designing Without Limits: An Ergonomics Conversation

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What does it mean to design without limits? In this trailer for Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, past AES president Bobbie Watts and current president Anuja Patil preview their upcoming conversation on how ergonomics and universal design are shaping the workplace of today and tomorrow.

From the curb cut effect to AI-enabled tools, discover how design choices can reduce injuries, improve performance, and expand opportunities for all.
Episode Available October 14.

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Bonus | From TaeKwonDo to Industrial Engineering: Anwaar's Story

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What happens when an athlete applies industrial and systems engineering principles to her training?

In this inspiring bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, Anwaar Zyoud shares how she earned her black belt in just one month, rose to the national team of Jordan, and competed on international stages all while discovering the power of ISE.

By recording, analyzing, and optimizing her performance just like an engineer would, Anwaar transformed challenges into victories and carried that mindset into her professional career. Today, she serves in the office of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

Her story is proof that ISE can open doors everywhere from the arena to the workplace.

Anwaar Zyoud's video, How ISE Wins Fights
Hannah Brook's video, Food Security and Technology: A Moving Picture
All top entries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLizt3nogHG51F-UxJ1UtMzO6thJ69CUmB
ISE Impact - Short Video Contest Details

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60 Seconds to ISE Impact: Inspiring the Next Generation of Industrial & Systems Engineers

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What do food security, taekwondo, and industrial engineering have in common?
They’re all part of the stories featured in the ISE Impact Short Video Contest—a creative initiative inviting students and professionals to explain the value of industrial and systems engineering (ISE) in just one minute.

In this episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we speak with with Dr. Ana Muriel from UMass Amherst, who helped to spearhead the contest, along with contest winners Hannah Brooks, a nursing student who tackled food security through animated storytelling, and Anwaar Zyoud, an industrial engineer from Jordan who used ISE methods to improve her taekwondo performance.

You’ll hear how these short videos are helping prospective students and the public better understand the power of ISE—and how this field impacts nearly every industry imaginable.

Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just curious about the hidden role of engineering in everyday life, this episode will challenge you to explore and expand your view of what ISE can do.

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Hannah Brook's video, Food Security and Technology: A Moving Picture
Anwaar Zyoud's video, How ISE Wins Fights
All top entries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLizt3nogHG51F-UxJ1UtMzO6thJ69CUmB
ISE Impact - Short Video Contest Details

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Trailer | 60 Seconds to ISE Impact

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Many students have never heard of Industrial & Systems Engineering — and even fewer understand the incredible impact it has on the world. This episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast explores a creative solution to that challenge: the ISE Impact Short Video Contest, which invites students and professionals to explain ISE’s value in just 60 seconds.

You'll hear from:

Dr. Ana Muriel, associate professor at UMass Amherst and co-creator of the contest
Hannah Brooks, a nursing student who used stop-motion animation to tackle global food security
Anwaar Zyoud, an industrial engineer who used ISE methods to transform her Taekwondo performance

Together, they show how creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving can inspire the next generation of engineers.

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Wicked Problem Solving with Tom Wujec

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What if the way we think about problems is holding us back from solving them?
Tom Wujec — designer, technologist, and multiple-time TED speaker — joins Problem Solved to explore how visual problem solving can help industrial and systems engineers tackle challenges of every size, from simple process fixes to wicked problems like climate change and AI disruption.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why traditional problem-solving methods often fail
The four types of problems — simple, complicated, complex, and wicked — and why they need different approaches
The power of “plays” — structured, visual activities that align teams and unlock solutions
How visualization frees up mental bandwidth, builds shared understanding, and drives better decisions
Five key shifts engineers can make to become better collaborative problem-solvers

Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, tech, or supply chain, Tom’s approach will expand your toolkit and transform the way you lead teams through today’s most complex challenges.

Watch this episode on YouTube to see Tom's method's in action!

tomwujec.com

Ted Talks
Build a Tower, Build a Team
Got a Wicked Problem? First, Tell me how you make Toast
Making Ideas Visible
3 Ways the brain creates meaning

"Art Before Breakfast" by Danny Gregory

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Trailer | Wicked Problem Solving with Tom Wujec

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for our conversation with Tom Wujec - designer, technologist and multiple TED speaker known for his work in visual collaboration and wicked problem solving.
-Why do traditional approaches often fail when problems get more complex?
-Tom has shared his visual framework with Fortune 500 companies around the world, and now he shares it with us.

See his visual work unfold in action by watching this episode on YouTube! Or catch it wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.
Episode available on September 15, ISE Day!

Special "thank you" to this episode's sponsor, IISE Performance Excellence Webinars - your chance to boost your career and expand your ISE toolkit. From leadership development, to supply chain resilience, to operational analytics, and more — these sessions help you sharpen your skills and improve your organization. Join thought leaders and practitioners from around the world. Learn more at iise.org/performance-excellence.

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Season 6 Trailer | Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Get ready for Season 6 of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast! This season we're spotlighting human-centered solutions in areas like AI, leadership, and process improvement. You'll hear from TED Talk speaker and innovator, Tom Wujec, Chick-fil-A franchise leader Sam Hartman, young professionals at the start of their ISE journey, and more.

The season kicks of on #ISEDay, September 15 - a global celebration of Industrial & Systems Engineers. Join us to hear how every great solution is a story worth telling!

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Behind the Mic with Problem Solved

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

A new season, a new direction. Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast is back!

New executive producer, Elizabeth Grimes, and the show’s creator, David Brandt take you behind the mic of Problem Solved. Hear how the podcast began and what’s coming in Season 6, with new episodes beginning on September 15, ISE Day!

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, University of Rhode Island

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:17:40 -0400

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi from the University of Rhode Island, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.

SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON’S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Jingfei Chen, ServiceNow

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:59:44 -0400

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Jingfei Chen, senior principle product manager at ServiceNow, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.

#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — David Gray, Autodesk

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:18:43 -0400

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with David Gray from Autodesk Inc., recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.

#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Max Miller, Auburn University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:35:50 -0400

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Max Miller from Auburn University, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.

#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Sanjit Addepally, Rutgers University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:28:51 -0400

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Sanjit Addepally from Rutgers University, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.

#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Carly Walker, Auburn University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:31:22 -0400

Carly Walker of Auburn University is a first-time IISE Annual Conference & Expo attendee. She said she’s enjoyed her first year at the event thanks to what she describes as a “welcoming" atmosphere. Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Carly, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.

#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Melika Jahan Beikloo, Clemson University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:26:32 -0400

Melika Jahan Beikloo is a Ph.D. candidate from Clemson University in the industrial engineering department. It’s her first time at #IISEAnnual2025, and she’s also giving a presentation Monday, June 2. Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Melika, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.

#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Anuja Patil, president (2025-26), Applied Ergonomics Society

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:25:19 -0400

Anuja Patil from CNA Insurance, and the president (2025-26) of the Applied Ergonomics Society, recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC

#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — John Sohn, University of Michigan

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:19:53 -0400

John Sohn from the University of Michigan recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC

#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Mike Courtney, Aperio Insights

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:45:44 -0400

In this special bonus episode from the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2025, Mike Courtney, founder of Aperio Insights, delivers a compelling keynote exploring the crucial link between imagination and innovation. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in market research and strategic foresight, Courtney shares how technologies such as AI and robotics are rapidly transforming concepts into reality. He emphasizes that the modern challenge isn’t just inventing but deciding which innovations truly merit investment. Courtney also highlights how adopting a futurist mindset enables professionals to not only survive but thrive amidst disruptive change, turning potential chaos into strategic advantage.

#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Karl Zelik, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:13:30 -0400

In this bonus episode from the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2025, Dr. Karl Zelik of Vanderbilt University shares insightful perspectives on innovation in biomechanics and wearable technology. Drawing from his extensive experience as co-director of the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology and as Chief Scientific Officer of HeroWear, Zelik discusses how to identify meaningful advancements versus mere industry hype. He provides practical guidance on creating sustainable, impactful solutions that enhance workplace health, safety, and productivity. Zelik's keynote underscores the importance of informed innovation to truly improve well-being across industries and society.

#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Jim Mecham, OccuCare Injury Prevention

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:37:08 -0400

Jim Mecham from OccuCare Injury Prevention recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC

#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Cheryl Roy, Dorn Companies

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:39:28 -0400

Cheryl Roy from Dorn Companies recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC

#AppliedErgo2025 — Gig 'Em Ergo Trio from TAMU

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:27:11 -0400

Texas A&M students Aspen Burke, Lillian Bravo and Samuel Britton recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC

#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Dustin Herte and Chris Gromowski, Blue Line Battery

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:18:43 -0400

Dustin Herte and Chris Gromowski with Blue Line Battery recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC

#HSPI2025 Keynote Mandy Long: Applying AI in Healthcare

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:40:47 -0500

In this bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we present Mandy Long's keynote address from the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 in Atlanta. With a distinguished background in artificial intelligence and healthcare technology, including leadership roles at IBM Watson and Experian Health, Mandy explores the practical application of AI in healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of tailoring AI to solve real, human-centered problems, avoiding vendor lock-in, focusing on measurable outcomes, and recognizing the enduring role of human expertise alongside AI.

Learn more about the HSPI conference at: iise.org/HSPI

#HSPI2025 Keynote Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda: Transforming Healthcare with Process Improvement

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:33:17 -0500

In this bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we present Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda's keynote address from the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 in Atlanta. As an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and a consultant physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Bellamkonda shares his journey into process improvement, inspired by personal experiences and colleagues. He illustrates how quality improvement tools can be applied to everyday challenges, such as organizing a nursery and managing emails.

Dr. Bellamkonda also emphasizes the importance of engaging healthcare professionals at all levels through relatable examples and structured training programs. He advocates for using these skills to address significant issues like workplace violence and second victim syndrome, aligning improvement efforts with the core mission of healthcare institutions and the well-being of their teams.

Learn more about the HSPI conference at: iise.org/HSPI

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Devpradnya Kadam, UF Health

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:39:18 -0500

Devpradnya Kadam from UF Health shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Taylor Rader, Mayo Clinic

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:31:57 -0500

Taylor Rader from Mayo Clinic shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Kim Kaleta, Kennesaw State University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:27:11 -0500

Kim Kaleta, a student from Kennesaw State University, shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Ritu Ward, T. Ward & Associates Inc

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:24:06 -0500

Ritu Ward from T. Ward & Associates Inc shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025.

Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Aakash Mittal, MDofficeManager

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:19:54 -0500

Aakash Mittal from MDofficeManager shares his experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025.

Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

Exploring #HSPI2025: Workshops, Insights, and Opportunities

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:28:53 -0500

Dive into all things Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 with Ali Anderson and Aaron Kanne. Discover the incredible sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities awaiting you at this year’s premier healthcare engineering event. From first-time attendees to seasoned professionals, this episode breaks down what makes HSPI special, including exclusive workshops, thought-provoking presentations, and insights from industry leaders. If you’re passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and processes, this is the episode for you!

Don’t miss out on HSPI 2025 — Feb. 19-21 at Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. Visit iise.org/HSPI for more information and to register.

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Avi Fishman: "Always Be Résumé Ready"

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

This week, we’re talking with Avi Fishman, a Lean Master Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience in healthcare systems process improvement who — at the time we recorded our interview — recently found himself looking for his next job. We talked with him about his career path from an NYPD officer to health care administrator, his approach to leveraging his professional network, and his advice for all on remaining “resume ready.”

This episode also marks the 200th published episode of “Problem Solved.” Since we launched in May 2019, we have talked with professionals, students, authors, and business leaders in the fields of industrial and systems engineering, healthcare systems, and ergonomics as well as the numerous industries and academia in-between. We’re grateful for the wisdom and insights of our guests, and we’re especially thankful to our listeners — spanning the globe across more than 125 countries. We’re planning to return with new episodes of “Problem Solved” as well as our new Q&A series “ExpertISE” in 2025.

Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:16:13 -0500

In this week’s episode, Chris Tonn*, director of outreach and networking for IISE’s Modeling and Simulation Division, sits down with Jarrod Thome.

Jarrod is an Operations Manager in McDonald’s Global Operations Strategy & Standards department, where he uses his expertise in simulation modeling to tackle big questions for one of the world’s most recognized brands. With a career spanning roles at the United States Postal Service and Spirit Aerosystems, Jarrod has developed and implemented simulation models across diverse industries, including aircraft manufacturing and logistics.

In this conversation, Jarrod shares how simulation modeling drives innovation at McDonald’s, from understanding customer behavior to optimizing global operations. He also offers insights into lessons learned throughout his career and the future of modeling in both manufacturing and service industries.

*(When he's not podcasting for IISE, Chris Tonn is a simulation engineer for Spirit AeroSystems Inc. in the Manufacturing Integration Technology, Future Factory Team.)

ExpertISE: Instilling a strong ethical foundation

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What role does ethics play in ISE and how are students prepared to handle ethical dilemmas in the field?"

ExpertISE: ISE applications beyond manufacturing

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Can ISE principles be applied to non-manufacturing sectors?"

ExpertISE: Internships and work experience for ISE students

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:47:56 -0500

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "How can students gain practical experience or internships in the industrial and systems engineering field while still in school?"

Everything Ergonomics All At Once

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:47:33 -0500

Eric Hassen, president of the Applied Ergonomics Society, and Martha Parker, AES board member and Project Manager for the Texas A&M Center for Worker Health, discuss how to develop ergo programs to improve worker safety, remote work challenges for ergonomists and the benefits of belonging to the society.

ExpertISE: Testing your negotiation and communication skills

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:31:06 -0500

In this episode of "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "How important are group projects and teamwork in the ISE profession?"

The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap — Pick Two

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:03:35 -0400

With early and mail-in voting underway in the 2024 elections in the U.S., and an anticipated crowd of in-person voters topping it all off Nov. 5, how are election officials managing the ballot traffic and executing a free and fair election process? We talked to returning guest Gretchen Macht, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Systems Engineering at The University of Rhode Island. Dr. Macht is also the Director of the Engineering for Democracy Institute, previously known as URI VOTES. She discusses how her team engages with county election officials from different parts of the U.S., the lessons learned from four years ago and how they’re being applied now, and what you should know about the process in real time as American voters — and the world — wait for the results.

You can listen to Dr. Macht's previous appearance on our podcast ahead of the 2020 elections at: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dc07e35

ExpertISE: Students, get ready for the ethics battles

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:28:34 -0400

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "What role does ethics play in ISE and how are students prepared to handle ethical dilemmas in the field?"

ExpertISE: Lost career advice

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:39:36 -0400

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What's one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were a student in ISE?"

ExpertISE: Theory vs. practice

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:20:44 -0400

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "How do real world ISE projects differ from the theoretical scenarios discussed in college?"

The winding road to a healthcare process career

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:54:59 -0400

First-time guest Jacquie Maupin and returning guest Ali Hobbs Everett share their personal stories and discuss their indirect paths into healthcare systems improvement, as well as the industrial and systems engineering skills and know-how needed to succeed in the field.

ExpertISE: Applying feedback loops to your systems design

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:14:52 -0400

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to answer the question: "How do you incorporate feedback loops and continuous improvement in the systems you design or optimize?"

ExpertISE: Teamwork in the profession

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:25:37 -0400

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "How important are group projects and teamwork in the ISE profession?"

ExpertISE: Tracking the latest R&D in the field

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:18:54 -0400

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What strategies do you use to keep with the latest research and developments in the field?"

ExpertISE: A holistic view of continuous learning and improvement

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:41:26 -0400

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "What role does continuous learning play in the ever-evolving ISE landscape?"

ExpertISE: Soft skills in ISE

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:32:11 -0400

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Are there any specific soft skills that are particularly valuable in the ISE profession?"

Addressing food security through new technologies

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Rohan Shirwaiker is an IISE Fellow, a professor in the ISE department at North Carolina State University and co-director and chief scientific officer at the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, where he works on the design and manufacture of biological products for medical and sustainable food applications. He discusses his work and career with fellow Penn State graduate Cassandra Sotos, an industrial engineer, entrepreneur and professional musician. The duo also discuss their career paths beginning at their shared time at Penn State as well as offer advice to young professionals and college students seeking a career in ISE.

ExpertISE: Mentoring young professionals in ISE

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:55:31 -0400

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to offer advice on mentorship for young professionals working in industrial and systems engineering.

ExpertISE: The intersection of ISE and remote work

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:47:29 -0400

Purdue University's Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., is back for another episode of "ExpertISE." Barrett is a professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue as well as a Fellow of IISE. This week, Barrett answers: "How do you see the intersection of ISE with the growing emphasis on remote work and decentralized teams?"

ExpertISE: Tech or tools revolutionizing ISE practices

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What emerging technologies or tools are revolutionizing ISE practices?"

ExpertISE: ISE principles put to the test

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "In your experience, what has been the most challenging project or problem you've addressed using ISE principles?"

Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/trainingcenter

ExpertISE: How college prepares you for career challenges

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:15:00 -0400

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady returns to answer: "What challenges did you face early in your career, and how did your college experience prepare you for them?"

Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/trainingcenter

ExpertISE: Benefits of advanced certifications and training

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:41:02 -0400

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to explain the benefits of obtaining advanced certifications and training.

ISE's natural link to a sustainable future

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Cindy Anderson is founder and CEO of Alula Consulting and a strategy consultant for Engineering for One Planet (engineeringforoneplanet.org), an initiative supported by The Lemelson Foundation to promote sustainable engineering practices and integrate sustainability into engineering education. She discusses the EOP’s goals, educational resources and the potential environmental and social impacts of industrial engineering in a discussion with John Corliss, senior vice president with PEER Consultants and a member of IISE’s Sustainable Development Division. You can view her presentation from #IISEAnnual2024 in Montreal and a video on the EOP mission.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nicola Chrzanowski, Pratt & Whitney

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:46:56 -0400

Nicola Chrzanowski is an industrial engineering manager with Pratt & Whitney who was an Annual Conference exhibitor.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Seokhyun Chung, University of Virginia

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:40:34 -0400

Seokhyun Chung is an assistant professor of systems and information engineering at the University of Virginia attending his first Annual Conference.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nancy Zupick, Rockwell Automation

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:37:15 -0400

Nancy Zupick is manager of the Arena simulation team at Rockwell Automation and an Annual Conference exhibitor.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Soo-Eun Kim, Oregon State University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:36:47 -0400

Soo-Eun Kim is a student at Oregon State University who took part in the Annual Conference volunteer service project.

Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

ExpertISE: The role of continuous learning

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "What role does continuous learning play in the ever-evolving ISE landscape?"

ExpertISE: Job outlook for ISEs

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, joins ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What is the future outlook for jobs in the ISE field?"

ExpertISE: Emerging trends in ISE

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Sat, 04 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, makes her #ExpertISE debut to discuss emerging trends in the field of industrial and systems engineering.

ExpertISE: Misconceptions or pitfalls in the ISE field

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:29:43 -0400

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Are there any common misconceptions or pitfalls in the field that you’ve observed professionals should be wary of?"

ExpertISE: How to handle resistance when implementing changes

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:47:53 -0400

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "How do you handle resistance or pushback when implementing new systems or changes?"

You can find this episode as well as full episodes of "Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast" anytime at podcast.iise.org or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

ExpertISE: International influences on ISE work

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:15:35 -0400

Welcome to our new weekly spotlight, "ExpertISE," which welcomes voices of experience from the field of industrial and systems engineering to answer questions about professional work, careers, academia, and other sectors.

In our premiere episode of "ExpertISE," we welcome Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE. Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "How have international collaborations or perspectives influenced or enriched your ISE projects?"

You'll find more "ExpertISE" episodes in the near future as well as our regular "Problem Solved" episodes.

A century of riding out supply chain storms

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:23:01 -0400

Patrick Sugar is executive vice president of operations for Saia LTL Freight, a 100-year-old shipping and logistics company, and an industrial engineering graduate from Georgia Tech. He recently talked with IISE staff during a tour of Saia headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia. In the interview, he discusses the company’s embrace of technology, its focus on sustainable practices and worker safety, and the key traits he seeks in young industrial engineers. He also stresses how sticking to a set of core beliefs helped Saia navigate major disruptions in recent years.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Rashawnda Williams

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:28:18 -0400

Rashawnda Williams with General Motors spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Bryan Ramirez

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:25:48 -0400

Bryan Ramirez with Edwards Lifesciences spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Jennie Ulrich

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:53:05 -0400

Jennie Ulrich of Boeing Corporate spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Marty Smets

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:35:28 -0400

Marty Smets, Technical Expert, Corporate & UAW Ergonomics at Ford Motor Co., spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Smets was one of the #AppliedErgo2024 keynote speakers.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Dr. L. Casey Chosewood

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:31:17 -0400

Dr. L. Casey Chosewood, director of the Office for Total Worker Health® at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Chosewood was one of the #AppliedErgo2024 keynote speakers.

#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Tristen Aldridge

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:23:42 -0400

Tristen Aldridge with Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Marie Louis-Jeune

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:05:57 -0500

Marie Louis-Jeune from Memorial Regional Hospital spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Annajirao Challa

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:00:40 -0500

Annajirao Challa from Binghamton University spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Amanda Curry

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:53:05 -0500

Amanda Curry from Jackson Health System and the University of Miami spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Lawrence McNair

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:45:36 -0500

Lawrence McNair with Birmingham Veterans Affairs Healthcare System spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Anita Leis

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:18:32 -0500

Anita Leis from Tomah VAMC spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Yvonne Nguyen

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:38:38 -0500

Yvonne Nguyen from Children's Health spoke with “Problem Solved" during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Conference Kickoff Q&A: Victoria Jordan & Amanda Mewborn

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:27:27 -0500

We’ve got a special episode of "Problem Solved" directly from the official conference kickoff at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, taking place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia.

This episode features a recording of an on-stage Q&A with Emory Healthcare’s Victoria Jordan and Advocate Health’s Amanda Mewborn. Jordan is also the president-elect of IISE and Mewborn is its immediate past president.

Ali Anderson from The Shepherd Center moderated the Q&A in which they discuss how they got involved with the conference, their passion for improving healthcare, and what new attendees can do and learn from their own conference experience.

Learn more about this conference at: iise.org/HSPI

Generative AI and ISEs: What’s now? What’s next?

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:17:08 -0500

It's been one year since the public release of ChatGPT, the remarkable generative AI platform from OpenAI that has energized transformative promise (and controversy) in the tech sector. In this bonus episode of "Problem Solved," we talk with Joe Wilck, Ph.D., PE, from Bucknell University, who has been working with colleagues on research about the capabilities of large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others. We ask him about the new place in society and work that ChatGPT has seemingly carved out for itself, the ethical debate surrounding the use of LLMs and chatbots in academia, and just what this innovation means for industrial and systems engineers.

Joe also welcomes questions you may have about ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. You can reach out to him at joe.wilck@gmail.com.

Remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Your feedback helps us grow and continue bringing you fascinating content!

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Holden Duffie, Clemson University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 23 May 2023 09:56:55 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Holden Duffie, Clemson University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Duffie discussed what he’s enjoyed so far about the conference as well as talking about his poster presentation.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Emily Jacobson, Mercer University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 23 May 2023 09:52:33 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Emily Jacobson, Mercer University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Jacobson talked about her poster presentation, which involved using virtual reality to create a rock-climbing experience for individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Ben Rachunok, NC State University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:09:45 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Ben Rachunok, assistant professor at NC State, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. He discussed what keeps him coming back every year and why it’s a worthwhile event for ISEs.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Paris Joslin, University of Arkansas

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:09:40 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Paris Joslin from the University of Arkansas spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Joslin discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Tech

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:09:33 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. It was Akinwande’s first conference, and he spoke about what he’s been enjoying about it and why he can’t wait for next year’s event.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Leah Hornback, University of Louisville

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:09:26 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Leah Hornback, University of Louisville, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Hornback discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:09:18 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy during #IISEAnnual2023 in New Orleans. Ko took part in IISE’s Sustainable Development Division volunteer project. Just as in previous years, the effort marks the start of the Annual Conference.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:09:09 -0400

SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy during #IISEAnnual2023 in New Orleans. Ko took part in IISE’s Sustainable Development Division volunteer project. Just as in previous years, the effort marks the start of the Annual Conference.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

Covering the High Ground with Virginia Tech’s Don Taylor

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 10 May 2023 17:56:15 -0400

In our Season 4 finale, we chat with G. Don Taylor Jr., Ph.D., P.E., executive vice provost and Charles O. Gordon Professor in ISE at Virginia Tech. He’s also the 2023 recipient of the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award from IISE. Taylor discusses his career path, the possibilities for AI in industry and academia, his love for hiking, and why he enjoys going to the IISE Annual Conference & Expo: “You’re going to make your best friends there.” We also hear some thoughts and reflections from other longtime members of IISE as we celebrate the Institute’s 75th anniversary.

Building Innovative Safeguards Against Cyberattacks

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Keith Albertson talks with Krystel Castillo of the University of Texas-San Antonio and Howard Grimes, a research scientist and CEO of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute or CyManII, an agency sponsored by the Department of Energy. They discuss innovative efforts to improve and coordinate cybersecurity defense systems in manufacturing and supply chains to stay a step ahead of disruptive threats.

The Use of Digital Twins in Modeling and Simulation

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:52:31 -0400

This episode features members of IISE’s Modeling & Simulation Division. Andrew Collins, a professor of industrial and systems engineering at Old Dominion University, discusses with George Mason University faculty members Jie Xu and Chun-Hung Chen the growing use of digital twin modeling, which applies data to reflect what is happening in real time and serve as a predictive tool for physical systems.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Victor Aquino

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:25:38 -0400

Victor Aquino, EHS ergonomist at Cargill, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. He discusses what he’s enjoyed about going back to in-person for the conference, post-pandemic.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Camille Peres

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:22:12 -0400

Camille Peres, Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Carrie Bath-Scheel, OccuPro/OccuCare

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:18:01 -0400

Carrie Bath-Scheel, director of ergonomics at OccuPro/OccuCare Injury Prevention, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Bath-Scheel discusses what led to her career in ergonomics as well as why young people in the profession should take full advantage of the conference.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mónica Matlis, Axendia

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:15:14 -0400

Mónica Matlis, chief operations officer, vice president – ergonomics practice at Axendia Inc., spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Matlis discusses her experience with the conference over the years and why it continues to be her favorite professional event of the year.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mike Ha, Abbott Vascular

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:37:25 -0400

Mike Ha, Abbott Vascular’s Global Ergonomics Manager, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Ha, who was a keynote speaker at the conference in 2022, talks about what makes the conference worthwhile and what keeps bringing him back every year.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Michayla Strange, Texas A&M University

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:31:36 -0400

Michayla Strange, a graduate student at Texas A&M University, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. Strange discusses what she’s enjoyed about attending the conference the past couple of years.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Eric Franz, Cintas Corp.

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:11:16 -0400

Eric Franz, who is health, safety and environmental coordinator for Cintas Corporation, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2023. Franz created a machine that efficiently folds pants.

#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Jasmin Cisneros and David Francis, MPI-Exeter

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:20:10 -0400

Jasmin Cisneros and David Francis, both with MPI-Exeter, spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2023. Cisneros and Francis are finalists in the Ergo Cup 2023 competition.

Huddle up: Healthcare innovation with Victoria Jordan

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:14:14 -0400

Victoria Jordan, vice president of quality and patient safety for Emory Healthcare and President-elect of IISE, discusses her career in process improvement, ideas developed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of healthcare innovation in a discussion with Society for Health Systems board member Valerie Boelman.

#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Lashawn Boulware

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:05:00 -0500

IISE's Keith Albertson talks with Lashawn Boulware, a human factors design engineer for the Orion Program at Lockheed Martin Space and a keynote speaker at the Applied Ergonomics Conference March 27-30 in New Orleans (SAVE on registration through March 19 – iise.org/AEC/register). They discuss her background as an industrial engineer, the unique ergonomic issues she handles on the Orion spacecraft and her ties to the conference.

#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Stephen Jenkins

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Stephen Jenkins, director of safety and health for Cintas Corp., talks with IISE's James Swisher in this latest episode of "Problem Solved." Jenkins is set to be one of the keynote speakers at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, taking place March 27-30 in New Orleans (save on registration through March 19 at iise.org/AEC/register). Jenkins talks about his "series of misadventures" to starting an ergonomics career, taking adventure of good fortune when it arrives and the value of listening to others throughout your career.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Daniela Torres Stephanian

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:58:08 -0500

Daniela Torres Stephanian, continuous improvement analyst with Inova Health System, spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of #HSPI2023. Daniela discusses what it's been like visiting the conference for the first time as well as what led to her wanting to work healthcare.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Stacy Cassio

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:59:08 -0500

Stacy Cassio, founder/CEO of Pink Mentor Network, spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of #HSPI2023. Stacy talks about her experience attending the conference as a newcomer as well as offering insights from her keynote speech at the awards dinner Friday night.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Chadd Canode returns!

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:52:56 -0500

Chadd Canode from VA Sunshine Healthcare Network spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of #HSPI2023. Chadd talks about why he enjoys attending as well as his interest in touring UPS Worldport at this year’s conference. You can also scroll to our podcast breaks from the 2022 conference to hear Chadd's thoughts about the event in Orlando.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Binghamton's "BUF2"

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:44:08 -0500

Members of “BUF2” – a team competing in the FlexSim Student Simulation Competition – talked to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Team members Yuxin Yang and Mohammad Saeed Alattar hail from Binghamton University.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Peradeniya's "Elite"

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:39:55 -0500

Members of “Elite” – a team competing in the FlexSim Student Simulation Competition – talked to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Team members Anjula Nayanajith, Manidu Hewage, Isara Tillekeratne, and Dinusha Bandara Homagama hail from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Penn State's "Daddy Lion"

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:35:55 -0500

Members of “Daddy Lion” – a team competing in the FlexSim Student Simulation Competition – talked to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Team members Diory Cheng, Yiyang Wang, and Andrew Chung hail from Pennsylvania State University.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Matthew Tharakan

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:53:54 -0500

Matthew Tharakan from the University of Wisconsin-Madison spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Matthew talks about what he's learned about mentorship and networking at the conference as well as how the pandemic steered him toward healthcare.

#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Lauren Cooper

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:40:14 -0500

Lauren Cooper from Wake Forest Baptist Health in Kernersville, N.C., spoke to IISE's Frank Reddy at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, site of the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2023. Lauren talks about her career evolution and the value of the professional network she has built over several years attending this annual event.

All That Jazz at #AppliedErgo2023

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:23:47 -0500

In this special episode, IISE's David Brandt gets the inside scoop on #AppliedErgo2023 with two leaders from the conference committee — the current conference chair Mark Benden from Texas A&M University and the incoming conference chair Catherine Rae from Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics. And you can SAVE with advanced rates when your register for #AppliedErgo2023 by March 19. Just visit iise.org/AEC/register to learn more and register.

The Rewards of IISE Membership

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Join IISE today at: iise.org/join

IISE's 2023 University Regional Conferences

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:37:23 -0500

You can find a full schedule with links to individual conference pages at iise.org/RegionalConferences.

An "Intensive" Preview of HSPI 2023

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:30:00 -0500

SAVE BIG on #HSPI2023 when you register by Nov. 18: iise.org/hspi/register

IISE International

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Learn more about IISE's International Outreach at: iise.org/international

An ISE Grad, a UK Hill and a Wheel of Cheese

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with Abby Lampe, a 2022 industrial engineering graduate of North Carolina State University. In June, Abby competed and won the women’s division of the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake event in Gloucester, England. The event, which goes back to the early 1800s, has participants tumble down a steep, 200-yard hill to capture an 8-pound wheel of Gloucester’s finest cheese. Abby talks about the experience, how she applied her ISE skills and her newfound fame as the cheese-rolling champion.

Smells Like Lean Coffee

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:30:00 -0400

More information on Isaac Mitchell's Lean Coffee and Lean Book Clubs: www.isaacbmitchell.com

Operations Research for Social Good

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:31:06 -0400

IISE Fellow Laura Albert, a professor and chair of the Industrial & Systems Engineering department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses techniques to address societal challenges and create a better and more inclusive world with IISE Operations Research Division board members Karmel S. Shehadeh of Lehigh University and Yongjia Song of Clemson University. They touch on tools nonprofits, public policymakers and private companies can use to to make a difference in political districting, social trafficking, sustainability and the environment.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Jeremiah Gbadegoye

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:42:57 -0400

Jeremiah Gbadegoye from the University of Tennessee speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Bill Franks

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:24:07 -0400

Bill Franks, director of the Center for Statistics and Analytical Research at Kennesaw State University, speaks with IISE’s Keith Albertson about the role of data science in everyday business and his keynote presentation at the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Michael Terrell

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:18:17 -0400

Michael Terrell from Portsmouth, Virginia, speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Enas Abualkas

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:14:34 -0400

Enas Abualkas with Mediclinic Middle East in Dubai speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Dr. Sze Yee Thong

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:59:10 -0400

Keynote Speaker Dr. Sze Yee Thong, global business excellence director at Flex, speaks with IISE’s Keith Albertson about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Paul Babin

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:22:26 -0400

Paul Babin from Dematic in Atlanta speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Natalie Morales

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:08:38 -0400

Natalie Morales, a student at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, peaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Victoria Ballard

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:54:33 -0400

Victoria Ballard from Auburn University speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Salvador Masso

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:50:45 -0400

Salvador Masso with Flextronics speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Keynote Speaker Rich Sheridan

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:41:09 -0400

Conference Keynote Speaker Rich Sheridan, CEO and chief storyteller at Menlo Innovations, speaks with IISE’s Frank Reddy about the experience of attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2022, Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Perimeter in Atlanta. Follow #Lean6Data2022 on your favorite social media platforms to keep up with all the conference activity.

Ergo and a historic flight to freedom

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Learn more about #AppliedErgo2023, March 27-30 in New Orleans: iise.org/AEC

"We're All Data Scientists Now" with Amelia Mink

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Learn more about Data Science Connect: datasciconnect.com

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Hamid Parsaei

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 27 May 2022 10:45:56 -0400

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Hamid Parsaei, professor of industrial and systems engineering at Texas A&M University, has attended the conference for more than 40 years and he explains why he keeps coming back. Hamid is also this year's recipient of the Albert G. Holzman Distinguished Educator Award.

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - IISE President Amanda Mewborn

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 27 May 2022 10:40:14 -0400

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. IISE President Amanda Mewborn celebrates the return of our live conference, discusses how ISEs and the world at-large continue to battle the pandemic, and what's in store for IISE's immediate future.

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Ian Giese

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Sun, 22 May 2022 13:16:09 -0400

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Ian Giese is president of the Greater Kansas City chapter of IISE, which was awarded the Gold Chapter Award for 2021. He's also attended the conference as both a student and a professional (and is a self-proclaimed fan of this podcast!).

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Toni Doolen and IISE President-Elect Eileen Van Aken

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Sun, 22 May 2022 12:14:04 -0400

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Longtime friends, colleagues and professors Toni Doolen from Oregon State University and Eileen Van Aken from Virginia Tech took time to chat about their joy to return to the live conference. Van Aken is also attending her first conference as IISE's president-elect.

#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Joan Wagner

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Sun, 22 May 2022 12:05:53 -0400

"Problem Solved" is recording live from the Hyatt Regency Seattle during the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022, taking place May 21-24. Joan Wagner from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, is going to be named an IISE Fellow this year and has been coming to the conference for more than 15 years, or so she thinks.

To boldly go: NASA's new frontiers in space

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 18 May 2022 15:45:50 -0400

Many of the photo and video highlights of the tour are featured in the May issue of ISE magazine (https://link.iise.org/isemay22) and on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/iisechannel).

Engineering Perfect Waves with Barry Stetter

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:18:07 -0400

Ever wanted to surf in your backyard? Wavegarden project manager Barry Stetter explains the technology necessary to engineer perfect waves across the world for all classes of surfers, how Wavegarden is more a research and development company than an engineering or a surfing company, and the company’s move toward surfparks that are completely energy self-sufficient.

Young ISEs shift from college to careers

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "Problem Solved," guest host Casey Spansel talks to two recent industrial and systems engineering graduates about their transition from college into the workplace: Annie Dorsey and Eva Gluck. Gluck was IISE student chapter president at Central Florida University and is now a process engineer with Procter & Gamble in Ohio. Annie Dorsey was also a chapter president at Auburn University and is now an intermodal transportation analyst for Walmart in Arkansas. The three talk about the challenges of finishing college during the pandemic, then adapting to work and learn in a hybrid setting.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Nancy Currie-Gregg

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:42:08 -0400

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Katrina Cookson

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:33:34 -0400

#AppliedErgo2022 attendee Katrina Cookson, an industrial hygienist with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solves" to discuss space ergonomics and female astronauts as “Wonder Women.”

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bobbie Watts

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:11:20 -0400

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Mike Ha

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:06:31 -0400

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Ariana Ince

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:02:19 -0400

Learn about all of the #AppliedErgo2022 keynote speakers at: link.iise.org/AEC2022-Keynoters

Kind Leadership, Lean and The Great Resignation

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400

SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ONLINE LEARNING. Karyn Ross, an artist, speaker and Lean consultant, is founder of The Love and Kindness Project Foundation global nonprofit and author of "The Kind Leader: A Practical Guide to Eliminating Fear," "Creating Trust" and "Leading with Kindness." She tells why treating employees with kindness is a key to process improvement and keeping a happy workforce.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Tesla's Christine Millan and Kaitlyn Walsh

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:00:57 -0400

Christine Millan and Kaitlyn Walsh from Tesla in California took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solved" during the 25th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, taking place March 21-24 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bryan Fowlkes

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:56:55 -0400

Bryan Fowlkes of ATI in Huntsville, Alabama, took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solved" during the 25th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, taking place March 21-24 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Kathryn Lieffrig

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:54:05 -0400

Kathryn Lieffrig of Danfoss Power Solutions in Ames, Iowa, took a Podcast Break with "Problem Solved" during the 25th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, taking place March 21-24 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Fearless in Seattle: IISE Annual Conference Tips

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:34:38 -0500

There's still time to register for #IISEAnnual2022! Learn more at: www.iise.org/Annual/Register

Industrial Engineering From One Generation to the Next

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "Problem Solved," ISE magazine columnist Kevin McManus and his son Christopher share their common and different discoveries in their respective careers in industrial engineering. They discuss the changes in IE education, the IE connections between work and life, and how IE knowledge can improve your results in fantasy sports.

Fitness Beats Lean

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500

From shoveling snow to producing records to founding tech companies, Calvin Williams is a born entrepreneur. Now, the president of IISE’s Atlanta professional chapter has built Impruver.com, a strategy execution and improvement software. Williams talks with IISE’s Michael Hughes about going from the rock bottom of eviction notices to success, how race has driven him often to focus on creativity over capital, why fitness beats lean as a corporate goal, and his dream of giving back even more to underserved minority communities.

#AppliedErgo2022: Ergonomics to keep workers safe at home

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:15:18 -0500

Don't miss your chance to see and learn about the latest ergonomics innovations and know-how at the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022, March 21-24 in sunny Orlando, Florida! Sign up for #AppliedErgo2022 by March 13 and SAVE on your registration fee: http://iise.org/AEC/Register

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Keynote Speaker Chloe Harrouche

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:59:41 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Keynote Speaker Rebecca Love

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:51:07 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with SHS President Tarun Mohan Lal

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:06:46 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Gabriela Renta Lopez

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:10:21 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Chadd Canode

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:04:28 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Casey Spansel

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Catherine Reckard

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:40:00 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Christine Doyle

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:26:07 -0500

Follow the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference in real time on social media by following #HSPI2022 on Twitter! And learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI.

Design Thinking for Caregivers

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Learn more and register for Tom West's #HSPI2022 pre-con workshop at: iise.org/HSPI/details.aspx?id=21084

And register for #HSPI2022 at: iise.org/HSPI/Register

An IE's World On the Strings

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500

"Annie Oakley" – Music and Lyrics Composed by Sotos, Wills and Campbell
Full track plays at the end of this episode!

IISE members can read the July 2014 profile on Cassandra Sotos from "Industrial Engineer" magazine: link.iise.org/iejuly14-sotos

Building an Ergonomics Army

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

SPONSORED BY LSU ONLINE. Building an ergonomics army doesn’t require millions of dollars and tons of top-line management, says Davana Pilczuk, corporate ergonomist at Cintas. You can achieve exponential dividends in health, safety and ROI by engaging people who are passionate about helping others, giving them a bit of training and know-how, and letting them loose on problems that affect their daily work. And a lot of the best ideas can literally be pulled right out of the dumpster.

Innovating Personal Healthcare

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Learn more about #HSPI2022 and save on registration by Jan. 11 at: iise.org/HSPI

Engineering a Supply Chain to the Moon

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:14:14 -0400

SPONSORED BY LSU ONLINE. Shaun Butts, a systems engineer and Fleet Manager for the Gateway Logistics Services launch and space segment systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, discusses how to supply an outpost that will orbit the moon to support the Artemis lunar landing program, which is scheduled to launch in 2022. You can read more about Gateway and Artemis in the November issue of ISE magazine and follow mission updates on NASA’s social media sites.

3D Printing for a Better Smile

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:58:12 -0400

SPONSORED BY LSU ONLINE! SprintRay CEO Amir Mansouri and Director of Operations Kaz Takeda discuss disrupting the world of dentistry by putting 3D printers right in the dental office. Dental 3D printing has your crowns, nightguards and bridges ready on visit one, so you don’t have to return weeks later. The ISEs find joy in being part of disruption and by improving the lives of patients and dentists – one 3D printed smile at a time. As one dentist told Takeda, “Any dentist who isn’t on 3D printing in 5 years might as well go back to pliers."

The Global Pandemic: Supply Chain’s Finest Hour

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:17:10 -0400

SPONSORED BY LSU ONLINE! Yes, says Dr. Bublu Thakur-Weigold, COVID-19 caused major disruptions to global supply chains. But the director of programs at ETH Zurich maintains that manufacturers and supply chain managers heroically responded to massive, overnight changes in supply and demand. Considering the shock supply chains underwent, she says they demonstrated resilience by reconfiguring quickly, finding alternatives and making sure stockouts were temporary – the hallmark of Lean and just-in-time manufacturing.

#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Dr. Tres Bishop

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:13:07 -0400

Like many conference attendees, Dr. Tres Bishop from Kaman Aerospace in Jacksonville, Fla., has tried to learn proper greetings in this pandemic era. But he's navigated well at the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta. Dr. Bishop also discusses his conference presentation, "Are LSS critical success and failure factors two sides of the same coin?"

#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Melissa Rosado

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:49:58 -0400

Melissa Rosado, an industrial engineer originally from Puerto Rico with a graduate degree in data science, said she appreciates being back among people "safely" during the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta. Melissa also said she was eager to see what was new at the crossroads of industrial engineering and data science in industry and academia.

#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Josette Cole-Pinnix

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:21:29 -0400

Josette Cole-Pinnix, a data analyst with OpsVeda Inc., took a few minutes to chat with "Problem Solved" about her joy for returning to her first live conference since the start of the pandemic – the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021. She was excited to re-engage with in-person networking and the new motivation driven by intriguing sessions. She also addresses her love for coding (a topic that came up during Dr. Pyrcz's keynote on Tuesday) and the pride found in ISEs being "able to do it all."

#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Katie Grzyb

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:38:17 -0400

While attending the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021, Katie Grzyb took a break between sessions to talk about her conference experience with "Problem Solved." Katie, who works at Michigan Medicine in Northville, Mich., gave her own presentation on "Continuous Improvement Team Adding Value Through Support During a Global Pandemic," which she summarizes in this bonus episode.

#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Nick Comeau

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:28:19 -0400

During the Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021, Nick Comeau from Commonwealth Medicine took a couple of minutes to talk about his first live conference experience since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick presented at the conference as well in a session called "Plan, Vaccinate, Study, Act (PVSA): An iterative approach to fighting COVID-19," which he explains in this bonus episode of "Problem Solved."

LSU student helps track medical equipment at Louisiana hospital

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:10:48 -0400

In this episode of "Problem Solved," we explore how an LSU student aided in the tracking of CPAP and BiPAP machines with industrial engineering student Nandhaguru “Guru” Durai and industrial engineer Milad Amini at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in a discussion with IISE member and LSU alum Casey Spansel.

#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Michael J. Pyrcz

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:36:33 -0400

We certainly hope you’ll join these speakers and other professionals and students Sept. 20-22 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta. You can learn more about our conference program, registration and health and safety measures for the event by visiting our website at iise.org/leansixsigma.

#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Morgan Smith

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:27:30 -0400

#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Joyce Siegele

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:20:41 -0400

Graduate Finances with Kevin Drevik

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 May 2021 16:28:58 -0400

Read Kevin Drevik's original May 2011 article: http://link.iise.org/iemay11-drevik

Drevik also recommended several online resources for more knowledge about personal finance including:

https://apexmoney.com/

https://collectingwisdom.com/

https://personalfinanceblogs.com/

https://www.getrichslowly.org/

Mindset with Aaron Kanne

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 13 May 2021 07:45:03 -0400

Don't miss your chance to be part of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2021, taking place May 22-25! Apple CEO Tim Cook will be accepting this year's Captains of Industry Award and will participate in a Q&A session during the virtual Captains of Industry Forum on May 24 with Auburn’s IISE Student Chapter President Annie Dorsey.

We also have three terrific keynote speakers who will share their vast knowledge from their respective industries, including Walt Ehmer from Waffle House, Andres Medaglia from Universidad de los Andes and Nadine Sarter from the University of Michigan.

Play ball, learn STEM through Science of Sport

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:46:55 -0400

Sign up by May 3 and SAVE on your registration. Learn more about our special guests, pre-conference workshops and more by visiting: iise.org/annual

Engineers and Entrepreneurship

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Lean more and register for IISE's Vitrual Meetup, 4 p.m. Eastern time April 22: www.iise.org/VirtualMeetup

Panel: IISE's Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Learn more about the conference and submit an abstract by April 30, 2021, at: www.iise.org/LeanSixSigma

And follow #Lean6Data2021 on social media to learn more about the conference between now and late September.

IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 3: Paul Odomirok and Karina Suarez

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:13:13 -0400

Our "Career Path" series comes to its conclusion in this episode of "Problem Solved." James Swisher, IISE's director of continuing education, sits down with IISE Training Center instructor Paul Odomirok and one of his Lean Green Belt students, Karina Suarez from FedEx. The trio discuss the pluses and minuses of learning during the pandemic including the value of livestream courses, keeping in touch with family, friend and colleagues, and the educational goal of human development.

Ergonomics from A(llread) to Z(avitz)

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

The Power of Agile

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:30:00 -0500

Caitlin Kenney previously appeared in a Season 1 episode, "PE Licensures: Facts and Myths": https://podcast.iise.org/episodes/pe-licensures-facts-and-myths-with-caitlin-kenney-and-amy-greer

IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 2: Adrienne Dickerson and Elizabeth Ehlman

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:30:00 -0500

This episode of "Problem Solved" is the second part of the "IISE Career Path" series of shows about continuous improvement in education, work and life. IISE's James Swisher talks with IISE Training Center with Adrienne Dickerson and virtual training student Elizabeth Ehlman, an industrial engineer with The Kroger Co. The trio discusses the importance of training and development in one's career journey, the future of healthcare and IEs, and balancing work and home in these challenging times.

IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 1: Larry Aft and Beth Cudney

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:38:19 -0500

This episode of "Problem Solved" launches the "IISE Career Path" series of shows about continuous improvement in education, work and life. IISE's James Swisher talks with two instructors from the IISE Training Center - Beth Cudney, an IISE Fellow from Maryville University, and Larry Aft, the recently retired Director of Continuing Education for IISE - about career moves, family legacies in ISE and Aft's long career of contribution to the profession and the training of ISE professionals.

The Masked Engineers

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:35:10 -0500

This episode is an extended conversation based on a Case Study in the December 2020 issue of ISE magazine. Read the full article at: link.iise.org/isedec20_casestudy

2020: ISEs Review a Year of Resilience and Rebirth

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:30:00 -0500

In this episode of "Problem Solved," we talk to three previous guests of the podcast – Bobbie Watts, Gretchen Macht and Ali Hobbs – about the "good, bad and ugly" lessons of 2020. The three professionals discuss the struggles and successes discovered in their careers and industries over the past year as well as their optimism for the heightened role and need for industrial and systems engineers in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The State of the Society for Health Systems

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:27:35 -0500

Social media info for SHS where you can follow #HSPI2021:

Twitter: @shsinfo
Facebook: @societyforhealthsystems
Instagram: @society_for_health_systems
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/867527/

NASA industrial engineer sets sights on Mars

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:47:47 -0500

In this episode of "Problem Solved," Angie Jackman, an industrial engineer with NASA and project manager for the Mars Ascent Vehicle mission at the Marshall Space Flight Center, discusses her career and the role of industrial and systems engineers at the space agency with IISE member and Purdue University professor Barrett Caldwell.

Easing Election Day delays through industrial and systems engineering

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:30:00 -0400

In this episode of "Problem Solved," we highlight research by IISE members and academic leaders Laura Albert* of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Gretchen Macht at the University of Rhode Island on efforts to streamline procedures for in-person voting on Election Day. *Albert will be named a new IISE Fellow on Nov. 2 during the virtual IISE Annual Conference & Expo. More details on registration for the event can be found at: www.iise.org/annual

Israeli IE professor reflects on a life of problem-solving

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:18:43 -0400

Industrial engineering professor Shaul Ladany reflects on his life of research and teaching, his athletic career as a world-record race walker who competed in two Olympics, and growing up amid the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust. This episode is sponsored by the University of Louisville Online Learning.

To Engineer the Greatest Communicators

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "Problem Solved," IISE's David Brandt chats with Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D. from the University of Louisville and James Swisher of Hawkeye Business Solutions about technical communications. They discuss the many ways in which engineers need to practice their communications skills in working with both fellow engineers and non-engineers. Our guests have both highs and (sort of funny) lows to share with our audience as well as best practices to apply throughout a career. This episode is sponsored by the University of Louisville Online Learning.

Toyota and a House of Cider?

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:30:00 -0400

Stefan Enjem explains how ISE and Toyota tools – along with discriminating taste buds that desire delicious, gluten-free and low-sugar refreshment, have built a house of cider in Long Beach, California, one that has been able to withstand a pandemic that struck a month and a half after opening. This episode is sponsored by University of Louisville Online Learning.

ISE Academic Leaders Adapt to Pandemic's Disruptions

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:30:00 -0400

ISE faculty members Kim LaScola Needy and Manuel D. Rossetti from the University of Arkansas and Eileen Van Aken from Virginia Tech discuss how instructors and students adjusted to remote learning challenges during the pandemic shutdown last spring, along with the innovative lessons they are applying to the start of the fall semester. This episode is sponsored by the University of Louisville Online Learning.

Modeling Reality, COVID and Ebola Style, with the CDC’s Michael Washington

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Season 2 premiere of "Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast."

Ergonomics and human factors for caretakers in COVID-19 pandemic

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

News reports have shared images and stories of the hardships endured by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, many working long hours to serve seriously ill patients amid shortages of equipment and protective gear. In this bonus episode of Problem Solved, we discuss these challenges with Lynda Enos, a certified ergonomics and human factors consultant with HumanFit who specializes in safe patient-handling programs for hospitals and outpatient facilities. She discusses some of the unique ergonomic challenges that caregivers have faced during the crisis, along with valuable lessons that can be learned and applied for similar events in the future.

Engineers in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

In this bonus episode of "Problem Solved," we play interviews with healthcare engineers from May 2020 who have insight about how health systems are managing and operating through the COVID-19 crisis. We first chat with Amanda Mewborn, vice president of facility planning and development at Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia, about her experience on the frontlines of patient care during the pandemic. We also speak with Ali Hobbs, a healthcare consultant with Catalyst, a Haskell Company and Aaron Kanne, executive director of implementation services at Care Logistics in Atlanta, about the Think Tank sessions sponsored by the Society for Health Systems throughout the spring. Listeners, you can also share your own experiences from within your industry about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Crisis Resource Community on IISE Connect at: https://link.iise.org/crisis-response-connect

Election cybersecurity and decision analysis with Natalie Scala

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Sponsored by the University of Louisville: Cybersecurity is an ongoing challenge across all industries and sectors, public and private. In an era of expanding technology, how can data be safeguarded? In an election year, in particular, secure voting is a key concern. Natalie Scala, an associate professor at Towson University, has conducted research in decision analysis in areas that include election offices in Maryland, the energy industry and the U.S. military. In this episode of "Problem Solved," Scala talks with IISE's Keith Albertson about the principles that apply to teach and the human factors involved, along with her new book on military challenges and defense operations research.

Tapping the Potential of Autistic Workers with Conner Reinhardt and Jhillika Kumar

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:30:00 -0400

Sponsored by the University of Louisville: A more diverse workforce can and should include people with cognitive disabilities who have the skills and desire to contribute in many fields. Georgia Tech graduates Conner Reinhardt and Jhillika Kumar approached this problem by founding a startup company called Mentra (https://www.mentra.me/). They are designing an app to help autistic individuals find it easier to connect with jobs and mentors. The effort was inspired by Kumar’s older brother and her desire to create more opportunities for people like him. IISE members can read the Case Study article in the March issue of ISE magazine to learn more: https://link.iise.org/isemarch2020_casestudy

Big Data for the Big House with Tamás Terlaky, Dr. Mohammad Shahabsafa and Anshul Sharma

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400

Sponsored by the University of Louisville: Remember when a call from jail sparked an ISE project assigning inmates to various facilities in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections? And how that led to a startup company? Probably not, but Professor Tamás Terlaky of Lehigh University does. He and two of his former students, Dr. Mohammad Shahabsafa and Anshul Sharma, talk about how considering all inmate needs upfront reduces violence in the system, speeds up inmate treatment and counseling, trims transportation costs and pares down the manpower needed to make assignments – which could save the corrections department nearly $20 million in five years.

Everything I Know About Lean I Learned in First Grade with Tina Agustiady

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Sponsored by the University of Louisville: There's a little engineer inside all of us, according to Tina Agustiady. But as it turns out, her son - a first-grader - is already an engineer himself. It must run in the genes. As part of a career day event for her son's elementary school class, Agustiady gave a presentation that left the entire class wanting to become engineers, too. Inspired to become one herself because of her father's career, Agustiady, a certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt and lean consultant with MetLife, explains to IISE's David Brandt for "Problem Solved" just how much we all have learned about Lean in the earliest years of schooling, from boarding the school bus to desk organization and even just following in a line. She also explains how similar the teaching of Lean can be between young children and adults. You can download Agustiady's presentation at: https://link.iise.org/podcast_1stgradelean

HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Mary Ellen Skeens

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:10:00 -0500

"Problem Solved" is live at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by the Society for Health Systems. We're talking to attendees, speakers and other participants about their conference experience using three simple questions: Who are you? Why are you attending this conference? And what will be the focus of healthcare in the future? Listen to this brief interview from Feb. 26 with Mary Ellen Skeens from Philips Healthcare in Johns Creek, Georgia.

HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Eddie Perez-Ruberte

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:05:00 -0500

"Problem Solved" is live at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by the Society for Health Systems. We're talking to attendees, speakers and other participants about their conference experience using three simple questions: Who are you? Why are you attending this conference? And what will be the focus of healthcare in the future? Listen to this brief interview from Feb. 26 with Eddie Perez-Ruberte from BayCare Health System in Clearwater, Florida.

HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Bianca Garcia

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:00:00 -0500

HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Tom West

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:30:00 -0500

"Problem Solved" is live at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by the Society for Health Systems. We're talking to attendees, speakers and other participants about their conference experience using three simple questions: Who are you? Why are you attending this conference? And what will be the focus of healthcare in the future? Listen to this brief interview from Feb. 26 with Tom West from The Green Dot Consulting Group in Westfield, Indiana.

HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with AJ Hobbs

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:55:00 -0500

"Problem Solved" is live at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by the Society for Health Systems. We're talking to attendees, speakers and other participants about their conference experience using three simple questions: Who are you? Why are you attending this conference? And what will be the focus of healthcare in the future? Listen to this brief interview from Feb. 26 with AJ Hobbs from Goldratt Consulting North America in Atlanta.

HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Todd Banks

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:50:00 -0500

"Problem Solved" is live at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by the Society for Health Systems. We're talking to attendees, speakers and other participants about their conference experience using three simple questions: Who are you? Why are you attending this conference? And what will be the focus of healthcare in the future? Listen to this brief interview from Feb. 26 with Todd Banks from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.

The Allure of Ergonomics with Bobbie Watts

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

She had her eyes on a career as an industrial engineer ... until a human factors class at Clemson University opened her eyes to the world of ergonomics. Bobbie Watts, Ph.D., CPE, the director of ergonomics for Michelin Americas, has more than 20 years of experience in industrial engineering, ergonomics and human factors. In this episode of "Problem Solved," Michael Hughes talks to Watts about her eclectic resume, what she advises as a mentor to students of all ages, and how networking has aided her in finding career opportunities for herself and others.

Engineering Mindfulness with Ashley Benedict

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0500

"Take one breath." That's the advice from Ashley Benedict, Ph.D. for anyone who wants to take the first step toward change. In 2019, she got a chance to participate in an eight-week mind-body class through her work at the VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network, and it changed her perspective on how taking time to focus inward can impact the outward work. In this episode of "Problem Solved," Benedict describes her self-discovery journey, strategies for incorporating mindfulness into your daily work and life, and the joy you can experience on a seemingly average walk in Florida.

Behind the scenes of IISE media with Keith Albertson, Michael Hughes and David Brandt

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500

IISE is marking its first 5,000 downloads with an episode that digs behind the scenes both "Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast" and ISE magazine. In this episode, David Brandt sits down with fellow IISE staff members Keith Albertson and Michael Hughes to discuss their shared professional backgrounds in journalism, their transition from newspapers to writing and reporting for IISE's communications department, the role members play in finding and developing news stories for ISE magazine, and their favorite episodes and highlights thus far from the podcast since its debut in May 2019.

From France to the Mayo Clinic with Johanna Ficatier

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:45:00 -0500

Hailing from Brittany in France, Johanna Ficatier’s career has landed her in cultures as diverse as Japan and Rochester, Minnesota. In this episode of "Problem Solved," the Mayo Clinic Senior Health Systems Engineer describes how the joy she gets from engineering interventions that help patients and doctors has her aiming to stay in healthcare at Mayo – which has more than seven decades of using engineering to improve clinical outcomes. Ficatier, active every year in IISE’s Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference, notes that presenting at the conference led directly to her career at Mayo.

Curiosity Lab and Smart Cities with Betsy Plattenburg

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:30:00 -0500

In this episode of "Problem Solved," Betsy Plattenburg, executive director of Curiosity Lab, discusses the smart city test environment created in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, near Atlanta. She describes the autonomous vehicle tests at Curiosity Lab plus other smart city technology and challenges in a conversation with Managing Editor Keith Albertson. Look for more on smart cities and Curiosity Lab in the January issue of ISE magazine, the first installment in our series, "2020 and Beyond: The Future of ISE."

AI, Big Data and Your Career with Ben Amaba and Michael Testani

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:45:00 -0500

In making a better world, Artificial Intelligence will be your cognitive partner, not your robot overlord, IBM’s Ben Amaba and Binghamton University’s Michael Testani tell us in this episode of “Problem Solved.” ISEs skilled in handling inventory and integrating systems can translate those talents and human factors knowledge to collecting, storing, analyzing and presenting data – all while skyrocketing your salary. Amaba and Testani encourage ISEs to take the lead in democratizing AI and Big Data, whether you’re a student or midcareer.

Sit, Stand & Shake: Adjustability and Ergonomics with Mark Benden

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:45:00 -0400

The fabled 20-8-2 rule for office workers (sit 20 minutes, stand 8 minutes, walk 2 minutes) has real-world validity, according to Mark Benden, director of Texas A&M’s Ergonomics Center, in this latest episode of "Problem Solved." But keeping your workforce – whether office-bound, at home or in a factory – healthy, happy and productive involves a systematic combination of human, equipment and training that will vary by employee. Benden also discusses how artificial intelligence and machine learning will help research move from active to passive sensors and build living systems that learn when, where and how to prompt your workforce to make the right adjustments and take the right breaks to achieve optimal productivity.

PE Licensures: Facts and Myths with Caitlin Kenney and Amy Greer

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:15:00 -0400

Caitlin Kenney and Amy Greer are professional engineers who volunteer with NCEES to promote licensure for industrial and systems engineering. In this episode of #ProblemSolved, this PE duo talks to IISE's David Brandt about the career advantages and realities that engineers can discover in the pursuit of earning their PE license. They also discuss their personal experiences in how earning the "PE" tag has changed their respective careers.

The Road From Student to Professional with Carl Kirpes

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Everyone walks a different career path, but the road is full of opportunities that are yours for the taking. It's just a matter of taking one step at a time. That's the initial advice from Carl Kirpes, who works in Crude Oil Strategy & Analysis for Marathon Petroleum Corp. and also serves as senior vice president, industry, for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. In this episode of "Problem Solved," Kirpes talks with IISE's David Brandt about how the Institute has played a role in his career from the beginning, the mentors who helped him find direction and the advice he gives to students and young professionals who aim high in their own careers.

ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Manuel Flores

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:05:00 -0400

Brief interview from ELSS 2019 in Houston, Texas.

ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Chelsea Tomek

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:05:00 -0400

Brief interview from ELSS 2019 in Houston, Texas.

ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Michele Hopkins

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:20:00 -0400

Another brief interview with an ELSS 2019 attendee.

ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Madhura Sridhar

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:15:00 -0400

Another short interview with an attendee of ELSS 2019 in Houston, Texas

ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Bob Myers

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:25:00 -0400

Another short interview from ELSS 2019 in Houston, Texas

ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Amanda Beach

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:05:00 -0400

Second short interview from ELSS 2019 in Houston, Texas.

ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Paul Odomirok

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:45:00 -0400

This is a bonus short interview from ELSS 2019 in Houston, Texas.

Institutional knowledge at NASA with Breanne Alzate

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The September issue of ISE magazine includes a Case Study article by Breanne Alzate, an engineer whose firm is the lead contractor with NASA’s Launch Services Program at the Kennedy Space Center. In this episode of "Problem Solved," Alzate talks to Managing Editor Keith Albertson about her team’s effort to retain and archive the institutional knowledge that can be lost when experts retire or move on. She also shares more details about her career.

Disaster Response and Sustainability with Liz McCartney

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0400

After Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2005, Washington, D.C., teacher Liz McCartney and lawyer Zack Rosenberg wanted to help. Their efforts took them to New Orleans where they founded the nonprofit St. Bernard’s Project to rebuild homes and help victims recover from natural disasters. As the nonprofit and the scope of its work grew, they sought help from lean experts at the Toyota Production System Support Center to improve their operation, which they chronicled in their book, “Getting Home.” McCartney discusses the project and its ongoing challenges in an interview with Brion Hurley of IISE’s Sustainable Development Division.

Engineering at Chick-fil-A with David B. Reid, P.E.

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:25:00 -0400

IISE's Michael Hughes chats with Chick-fil-A Inc.'s manager of production design, David B. Reid, P.E., to learn more about how the popular American fast food company uses industrial engineering to keep the company's priority on the customer. Reid also explains the road that led him to Chick-fil-A and describes some of its future improvements. He will also be one of the keynote speakers at the Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference 2019 in Houston, Texas. Learn more and register for the event at: iise.org/leansixsigma

Diversity In ISE with Sneha Sinha and Carlos Garza

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400

Sneha Sinha, from Oregon State University, and Carlos Garza, from the University of Texas at Arlington, were two of four students leading a panel session on diversity at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2019 in May. A full room of attendees with passionate voices expressed their opinions and concerns about ongoing issues surrounding equity and inclusion. What challenges lie ahead for people of color beginning their ISE careers? What can IISE and its members do to push the discussion into action? Will industry do more to recognize the value of diversity in the future? Sneha and Carlos talk about these topics in this episode with IISE's David Brandt. You can also download IISE's Diversity + Inclusion mission statement at: https://link.iise.org/diversity-inclusion

The Buy-In For Ergonomics with Julia Abate and Monica V. Matlis

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 17 May 2019 16:35:00 -0400

IISE's Michael Hughes sits down with the co-chairs of the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2020, Julia Abate and Monica V. Matlis. The trio discuss the understated cultural role of ergonomics in our society, the challenges for professional ergonomists and the honor of winning the coveted Ergo Cup at the annual Applied Ergonomics Conference.

Industrial Engineering and Essentialism with Kevin McManus

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 17 May 2019 16:20:00 -0400

In this episode, IISE web editor David Brandt chats with IISE Fellow and ISE magazine columnist Kevin McManus about the discipline of Essentialism and what it has in common with industrial engineering. They also discuss the various ways ISEs apply best practices for continuous improvement in both career and personal life.

Interview with IISE President-elect David Poirier

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers — Fri, 17 May 2019 16:10:00 -0400

In our launch episode, we feature a discussion between IISE CEO Don Greene and David Poirier, IISE’s president-elect and CEO of The Poirier Group. They will discuss several topics including the early learnings that lead David to a career in industrial engineering, the relevancy of ISEs at-large, IISE's international mission and the opportunities for ISEs in 2020 and beyond.