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Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

Conversations with industrial and systems engineers about their work, ideas and solutions. This podcast will feature both IISE members and non-members who come from diverse backgrounds in both academia and industry to discuss a wide range of topics as it relates to their work as well as some off-beat topics that we think you, our audience, will find fascinating.

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All Episodes

34:16

Avi Fishman: "Always Be Résumé Ready"

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/12/11

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

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56:48

Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/12/04

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

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3:49

ExpertISE: Instilling a strong ethical foundation

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/11/27

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?"

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2:53

ExpertISE: ISE applications beyond manufacturing

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/11/26

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?"

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3:33

ExpertISE: Internships and work experience for ISE...

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/11/25

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?"

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50:28

Everything Ergonomics All At Once

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/11/20

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.

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4:41

ExpertISE: Testing your negotiation and communication...

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/11/13

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?"

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60:35

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

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/10/29

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

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6:53

ExpertISE: Students, get ready for the ethics battles

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/10/23

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?"

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3:49

ExpertISE: Lost career advice

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/10/16

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?"

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3:06

ExpertISE: Theory vs. practice

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/10/09

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?"

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58:21

The winding road to a healthcare process career

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/09/27

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.

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2:38

ExpertISE: Applying feedback loops to your systems...

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/09/18

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?"

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4:10

ExpertISE: Teamwork in the profession

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/09/11

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?"

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4:00

ExpertISE: Tracking the latest R&D in the field

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/09/04

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?"

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3:44

ExpertISE: A holistic view of continuous learning and...

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/08/28

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?"

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3:54

ExpertISE: Soft skills in ISE

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/08/21

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?"

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33:15

Addressing food security through new technologies

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/08/08

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

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3:02

ExpertISE: Mentoring young professionals in ISE

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/08/01

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.

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5:08

ExpertISE: The intersection of ISE and remote work

Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast ·

2024/07/25

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?"

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