Conference Session

IE Program Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bin Wu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Cerry Klein, University of Missouri; Michael Hosokawa, University of Missouri; Karen Cox, University of Missouri; Beilei Zhang, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

well developed andvalidated in an industrial setting. Currently we are utilizing this expertise and combine it withexpert knowledge from the healthcare sectors to establish the context and contents of HSE, toevaluate its practical value and relevance, to develop a preliminary curriculum, and to introducethis into our educational system.Context and contents of Healthcare Systems EngineeringFrom a system’s perspective, many healthcare procedures and operations can be compared to aparticular type of manufacturing situation, known as job-shop production, where each operationneeds to be individually scheduled, and the crews, equipment and all other necessary materialsmust be planned and made available at the right time and in the right place for

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

. This is assuming only 1 in 10 students wish to pursue a BS degree online. All indicationsare that there is a much higher percentage of adult students who are planning to pursue a B.S.degree. Further, addressing this market contributes to supporting a technology-based workforcesought by the State. That goal is to provide a continued path for developing an increasinglycompetent and highly trained technology-based workforce. Page 12.416.4 When considering a fluctuation rate of 8% in undergraduate distance education semestercredit hours, the projected expected growth pattern ranges from a 27% to 48% increase in SCHwithin the next consecutive

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Hartman, Lehigh University; Gregory Tonkay, Lehigh University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

/production, operations management, and logistics. To meetthe obligations of the remaining (nontraditional) tracks, we have developed new courses in Page 12.473.3financial engineering and health care, like many other schools.Table 1. Tracks for each major along with course offerings and home department. IE Tracks Common Tracks I&SE TracksProduction and Mfg Systems Supply Chain Logistics Information TechnologyFacilities Planning (IE) Facilities Planning (IE) Data Communications (IE)Robotics (IE) Supply Chain Logistics (IE) Mfg Info

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Batson, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

ABET Outcomes Assessment is to view theassociated indicators, measurements, and corrective action as a quality control (QC) system.This paper is a case study of how an IE program planned, designed, and implemented such asystem consisting of 91 performance indicators, with measurement obtained via six distinctinstruments. Measurement of these 91 indicators are captured at time intervals varying fromsemester-to-semester to every three years, and entered in archival spreadsheets, programmed topresent the cumulative data in the forms of tables and line graphs. These informative graphs arereviewed annually by an Outcomes Assessment Committee, which rates each indicator into astatus of red, yellow, or green. Red indicators call for immediate action

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Furterer, East Carolina University; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Abeer Sharawi, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; H. Gregg St. John, EMG Consulting

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Industrial Engineering

Technology.Kent Williams, University of Central Florida Kent Williams, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Department at the University of Central Florida. His research interests are Simulation and Training Systems Design and Development, and Cognitive Science.H. Gregg St. John, EMG Consulting Mr. Gregg St. John is a founder and Managing Partner of EMG Consulting. He consults with organizations in strategic planning, supply chain, and operational improvement. Page 12.35.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Departmental Reform Strategy

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Jacqueline Mozrall, Rochester Institute of Technology; Diane Schaub, University of Florida; Patrick Patterson, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

. Selected Examples from EMC-BOKTM Domain Knowledge Area Market research, technology updates, Business research & forecasting tools, and environmental scanning risk analysis, trend analysis Planning and adjusting business System design and life cycle engineering, financial strategies risk management strategies & models Developing products, services, and Manufacturability, product/process creation (product processes or service specifications) Engineering operations and change Resource planning, project management techniques

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

activities in a planned, pedagogically valuable manner in which a portion(institutionally defined) of face-to-face time is replaced by online material and classes”4. Thereare many forms of blended courses. The simplest form includes a residential course that splitsonline classes with face-to-face classes. It is far more difficult to blend a course where studentsare geographically spread. Structured periods of time that include weekends or week-long classesseem to work well in these situations. Some universities partner with other schools or libraries tohelp facilitate face-to-face class meetings. Another form of a blended course is requiring studentsin an online course to meet for a synchronized chat. A truly blended course combines bothsynchronous

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Emanuel, Bradley University; H. Dan Kerns, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

improvement. Examples of some final presentations that have resulted fromthis approach are included.BackgroundAn ability to communicate effectively is ABET criteria (g.) for all programs accredited byABET-EAC1. Managers rated the “ability to communicate ideas and plans effectively in front ofan audience” as the most important career skill2. Recognizing the importance of good oralcommunication skills and actually putting good oral communication skills into practice are notsynonymous. How often have you watched a presentation given by a professional engineer thatconsisted of words copied from a written report? The speaker may have included a graph or achart, but most of the presentation consisted of words that you could read in the report.Furthermore

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Svec, South Dakota State University; Harriet Svec, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

thateducation has three purposes: to pass on knowledge acquired through the ages, to help studentsdiscover their potential, and to equip them with the tools and skills for self-directed learning2.The MNET program has an established program in place for continuous improvement based onthe Deming Wheel (PDCA Cycle), a widely recognized method for improving processes wherethe participants (in our case educators) “Plan, Do, Check, and Act” and repeat or loop throughthe cycle typically every three years. The cycle includes testing, learning experiences, and classperformance. In addition student surveys, employer surveys, alumni surveys provide supportalong with accreditation audits, advisory council input, and an SDSU institutional review.The curriculum re

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sima Parisay, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

selected for a report and others should be disregarded. Forexample, we will not increase demand for Gas 1 since its shadow price is negative. Yet, inanother case, if we plan to increase the availability of Oil 1 or Oil 2, Oil 1 should be selectedsince its shadow price is higher. I highlight the fact that though the software mathematicallycalculates the allowable ranges, these results may need to be refined for practical reasons whenbeing mentioned in the report. For example, the software shows that unit profit per unit of Oil 1used in Gas 1 is currently 21 and has an allowable range of − ∞ to 21. From a practical point ofview, profits cannot be negative. Therefore in a report the allowable range should be noted as 0to 21.4- Other OR TechniquesA

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Potter, Iowa State University; K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; Frank Peters, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

interestwas very strong.While it was determined that a Kaizen event would be too large of an undertaking for the currentcapstone design course, the potential positives associated with an industry-sponsored Kaizenwere many. After further consideration, an experimental independent study format wasspecified, and an Industry Partner was identified. John Deere Waterloo Works, Waterloo, Iowa,agreed to plan a Kaizen event within one of their component assembly departments that wouldcoincide with the timing of the experimental course. While the location was a ‘local’ one, thefact that John Deere’s customers and suppliers are global was not insignificant. Four studentswould participate in the Kaizen event as full-fledged members. In addition, the John

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Benjamin Redekop

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

the ASEE 2007conference. Preliminary assessment data will be available and plans for the next offeringwill be in place. Discussion will center on pedagogical methods and tools used within theclass that enable students to incorporate environmental concerns into product and processdesigns. Emphasis will be placed on the economic impact of alternatives.An overview of the topics contained in the class will be presented in detail. The coursemodules begin with a module exploring historical and ethical perspectives on theenvironmental impact of industrial processes. Technical content and engineering toolscomprise the middle weeks of the course, as life cycle concepts and material choices areintroduced. The course concludes with a module presenting