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Newsletter

January 2017

Volume 2, Issue 1

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Greetings friends and members of the IEOM Society:

The IEOM Society is pleased to present the second issue of the IEOM Society Newsletter. This publication is yours and we encourage you to contribute to it. I am delighted to serve as the editor of the IEOM Society Newsletter and look forward to hearing from our members, sponsors, student chapters and others who have an interest in our profession. It is the mission of IEOM to continue to serve as an international resource for industrial engineers and operation management professionals who share a common vision. The IEOM Society plans to continue to develop content that will enable us to bring you this Newsletter three times a year. Our primary purpose is to keep you informed of the activities and events of our members and our professional and student chapters around the globe. In addition to this publication, the IEOM Society website will continue to serve as the primary communication vehicle for our organization. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet you at our IEOM Detroit conference and I look forward to seeing you at our next international conference in Rabat, Morocco, April 11-13, 2017.

Don Reimer, Editor - The IEOM Society Newsletter

IEOM 2016 Detroit Conference

The IEOM Society Detroit Conference held on September 23-25, 2016 was an outstanding success. The venue, Lawrence Technological University campus in Southfield, Michigan, USA was excellent. The theme of the conference was “Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in Quality, Reliability, Service and Operations.” The conference lived up to that purpose. It provided an outstanding forum for academics, researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and recent developments in the field of industrial engineering, service engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management and operations management. With over 250 participants, the event advanced theory and practice by fostering networking, collaboration and joint effort among the conference attendees.

Many excellent papers were presented at the conference. The conference committee will select papers that will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IJIEOM).

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS at the IEOM Detroit Conference:

Carlo Materazzo, Head of World Class Manufacturing (WCM), FCA – Global, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Auburn Hills, Michigan opened the conference on Friday, September 23. His remarks and presentation provided a close look at challenge and opportunity to achieve world class manufacturing. He focused on the process of achieving this objective at FCA. His remarks were well received by the attendees.

Dr. Helmuth Ludwig, Executive Vice President, Digital Enterprise Realization and Chief Manufacturing Officer, SIEMENS PLM, USA provided the next keynote presentation on Friday, September 23. He delivered an outstanding presentation on evolution of the manufacturing process and how the digital enterprise is changing productivity in the world. The use of Product Life Cycle software tools has become an enabler as a total approach to product design, engineering and manufacturing.

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Kevin Poet, Head of Plant Operations, Siemens Charlotte Energy Hub, North Carolina was our next keynote speaker. He provided a closer look at plant operations and the challenges of manufacturing. Kevin’s remarks were of great interest to our attendees.

Dr. Jeffrey Abell, GM Technical Fellow, Lab Group Manager, Manufacturing Systems Research, General Motors Global Research and Development, Warren, Michigan was our luncheon speaker on September 23.

Mr. Aaron Rubel, Engineering Lead, Cabin & Cargo Standard Parts, Flammability Certification & Mass Properties, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, AIRBUS Americas Engineering Inc. was our keynote speaker on September 24.

Mr. John Fleming, Executive VP Manufacturing and Labor Affairs (retired), Ford Motor Company has shared his 48 experiences at Ford Motor Company in global manufacturing and productivity improvement.

Dr. Srinivas Garimella, Senior Manager, Manufacturing Strategy and Innovation, Eaton Corporation, Southfield, Michigan, U.S.A. has delivered a talk on digital manufacturing and product innovation.

Mr. Hulas King, Director, Diversity, Professional Affiliations & Global Community Relations, Siemens PLM Software St. Louis, Missouri, USA was our keynote speaker at the Award Dinner on Saturday evening, September 24. Mr. King spoke about the diversity and its importance in the workplace.

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IEOM 2017 Rabat, Morocco International Conference

The venue of the Seventh International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management is Rabat, Morocco, April 11-14, 2017. The location is Hotel Sofitel and Resort This facility is one of the most beautiful hotels in Rabat. The conference aims to provide a forum for academics, researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration and joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Registration is now open for the Rabat Conference. Please view the IEOM Society website for additional information on the conference.

Website: http://ieomsociety.org/ieom2017/

IEOM 2017 Bristol, United Kingdom International Symposium Update

The first IEOM UK International Symposium on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management will provide a platform for academics, researchers, scientists and practitioners to exchange ideas to bridge the gap between the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management theory and its application to solve the most current problems and challenges faced by 21st century organizations. Hence, the conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration and a joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial

SPONSORS & PARTNERS – IEOM Detroit Conference

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Engineering and Operations Management. The main focus of the symposium is to explore how the fields of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management are addressing some of the greatest challenges they are currently facing; how to achieve sustainable economic and social growth while at the same time reducing environmental degradation, climate change and resource scarcity. The main theme of the symposium is therefore “The Challenge of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Building Sustainable Manufacturing and Service Systems.” The first IEOM UK International Symposium on Industrial Engineering and Operations will promote knowledge and experience sharing between Industrial Engineering and Operations Management experts to address this challenge.

THEME: “The Challenges of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Building Sustainable Manufacturing and Service Systems”

Organized by: University of Derby and University of the West of England

Submit your paper or abstract online: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=iGVX3xE

Website: http://www.ieomsociety.org/ieomuk/

Conference Chairs Dr. Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes Reader in Operations Management and Business Excellence Derby Business School University of Derby, UK

Dr. Vikas Kumar Associate Professor in Enterprise Operations Management Bristol Business School University of the West of England, UK

IEOM 2017 Bogota, Columbia International Congress Update

Website: http://ieomsociety.org/bogota2017/

The IEOM Society is jointly organizing an International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management with the University de Rosario. The event will be held on the campus of the University of Rosario, Bogota, Colombia, on October 25-26, 2017.

The first IEOM South American International Conference will focus on supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, production engineering, and operations management. The conference will provide a platform for academics, researchers, scientists and practitioners to exchange ideas on global challenges and opportunities for supply chain, logistics and production engineering and management. The main focus of the conference is to explore how to reduce the gap in the Americas.

The conference will be presented in English; however, the conference papers will be available in English and Spanish. Some parallel sessions may be presented in Spanish.

Theme: “The Global Challenges and Opportunities of Supply Chain and Industrial/Production Engineering”

Organized by: University de Rosario, IEOM Society of Colombia and IEOM Society International

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IEOM 2016 Xiangtan, Hunan, China Symposium Update

IEOM Xiangtan, China organized an IEOM Symposium on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Xiang Tan, Hunan, China. The event was held on August 2-4, 2016. Dr. Ahad Ali participated in the symposium.

Venue: MCC (Xing Tan) Mining Equipment, Hunan, China

Organized by: IEOM Society of China and IEOM Society International

Symposium Chair: Zhongwen He (Jack), MCC (Xiang Tan), Mining Equipment, LLC

The following topics were included in the symposium:

• Lean Six Sigma• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)• Simulation• Employee performance analysis• Project management• Quality and reliability• Sustainability and Green Systems• Entrepreneurship and innovation• Industrial Safety and Ergonomics

IEOM Kuala Lumpur Conference

The IEOM Society held its Sixth international conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from March 7 - 10, 2016. The IEOM Society Board of Directors would like to thank and acknowledge your attendance and participation. A special thank you to our Host Committee and its chairman, Dr. Abdul Talib Bon Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and the many Malaysian students who provided support in the registration process. The IEOM Society also recognizes the outstanding industry support from our sponsors. Our hosts at the J.W. Marriott made our visit a memorable and enjoyable one.

This unique international conference provided a forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners from many industries to exchange ideas and share recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. It was attended by over 500 participants a new conference record. After a thorough peer review process, about 500 papers/abstracts were accepted from about 750 submissions representing 70 countries. The program included many cutting edge topics of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Eight outstanding keynote speakers addressed varieties of issues:

• Dr. Ron Askin, Prof. & Director, School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Eng.,Arizona State Univ. USA

• Dr. Anwar Ali Mohamed, Former Principal Engineer at Intel Malaysia• Dr. Zuhairi Abd. Hamid, Executive Director, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM),

Malaysia• Dr. Rupy Sawhney, Heath Fellow in Business and Engineering and Professor, University of

Tennessee, Knoxville, USA

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• Hulas King, Director, Diversity, Professional Affiliations & Global Community Relations, SiemensPLM Software, USA

• Dr. Ramiro Jordan, Professor and Associate Dean of Engineering for International Programs,University of New Mexico, USA and ISTEC founder, IFEES ExCom

• Prof. Dr. Noraini Kaprawi, Dean - Centre for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Technical andVocational Education, UTHM

• Rajiv Ghatikar, Vice President and General Manager, Siemens PLM Software, ASEAN/Australasia

Partner Universities

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IEOM Women in Industry and Academia Forum

In recognition of the invaluable contribution of women to the IEOM Society International, a panel of Women in Industry and Academia was established and chaired by Ms. Resh Plaha. Its aim is to promote global excellence in academic and business leadership as inspired by eminent women of cultural diversity. Website: http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/women-in-industry-and-academia/

IEOM Society International Awards

Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society recognizes educators, researchers, and professionals for the significant contribution through teaching, research and publication, service, innovation, or leadership in the field of industrial engineering and operations management. The awards presented can be found on the IEOM Society website: http://www.ieomsociety.org/awardsieom2016malaysia.pdf

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IEOM Society Student Chapter Update

The IEOM Society has continued its aggressive growth in establishing student chapters around the globe. This effort is part of the Society’s commitment to engaging students in its activities and programs. Students have continued to take an active role in our international conferences through their submission of papers and posters. There are more than 22 chapters that have been established in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, India, Qatar, UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Morocco and Oman. The IEOM Society will continue to increase its footprint around the globe. Student chapters will be engaged in industrial engineering and operations management activities and programs. In addition, students will have an opportunity to collaborate with industry in special projects. Our best wishes to our chapters, faculty advisors and industry partners.

IEOM Student Chapter at University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Charles Mbohwa

Chapter Officers President: Sebonkile Thaba

Vice President: Bupe Mwanza Director of Administration: Tatenda Chingono Director of Communications: Tawanda Mushiri

Director of Finance: Khathutshedzo Mushavanamadi

Director of Membership: Loice Gudukeya Director of Programs: Takalani Nemarumane

Director of Webmaster: Nelson Madonsela

IEOM Student Chapter – Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan

IEOM Student Chapter at Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

IEOM Student Chapter at Sultan Qaboos University, College of Engineering, Muscat, Oman

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A REPORT ON THE “ONE-DAY WORKSHOP” CONDUCTED UNDER THE IEOM Student Chapter at Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India

Harsh Sharma, August 27, 2016

One-Day Workshop was conducted on 27th August, 2016 titled “HOW SHOULD AN ENGINEERING STUDENT BE EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUIRED SKILLS FOR HIS/HER FUTURE CAREER?” The workshop was graced by the faculties of the English Department and by Dr. Siddhartha Ghosh, Head of training and placements and also Head of CSE Dept. The keynote speaker of the day was Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Husamuddin, who is an incredible person equipped with skills and expertise in the field of training students for their career.

In order to acquaint student participants with the members of the chapter, a brief introduction of the IEOM Student Chapter was provided.

The winner of the Creative Writing Competition, Harsh Sharma and the other student members gave their experiences of how this chapter had helped them in knowing various perspectives. The topic for the competition was “Technical Students Problems in Developing Communication Skills and Some Possible Solutions”.

Dr. Siddhartha Ghosh, Training and Placement Officer, who is a dynamic leader and professor, utilized this platform for expressing his views on how a candidate can build his future if he/she knows the right track and is working hard to achieve goals. He also congratulated the students for their participation and thanked Dr. M. Pratibha, Faculty Advisor of IEOM Student Chapter, for organizing this workshop. He also introducedthe Chief Guest and Trainer of the day, Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Husamuddin and welcomed him for further events.Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Husamuddin, Editor, Movie Director, and Soft Skills Trainer is a person with extraordinaryqualities of a leader and has expertise in the field of Soft Skills Training. He had been training students since14 years and he also worked as a recruiter for an MNC.

Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Husamuddin began the workshop with a small speech which focused on the need of soft skills today as a student studying technical subjects. The series of training events that took under his guidance were as follows:

1. Body Language: He first explained how our body language leaves an impact on the recruiter when we gofor an interview. The words “First Impression is the Last Impression” were aptly defined by him. BodyLanguage is significant in effective communication. Every student was then called on the dais and asked toself-introduce themselves. He corrected the students on their weaknesses and gave his valuable feedback.Then he spoke about “eye contact” which is important to showcase one’s confidence. He also explained howwe should manually grasp control and actively become more observant, because you start to understandwhat you project with your own body language. The relevant body languages is all about evaluating thesituation and adjusting to feel natural and comfortable in it.

2. Do’s and Don’ts during an Interview: The next part of the training during the workshop (for an interview)was how the HR Interview takes place. Being a HR Interviewer himself, Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Husamuddin taught

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about the common mistakes that the applicants make during an interview which makes them nervous and leads to problems during the HR Rounds.

3. Role Play: The trainer then divided the students into small teams and asked them to present a Role Play which would be on a specific topic of their choice. The students actively participated in this and then he gave his feedback and correction.

Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Husamuddin ended the training with a valuable suggestion emphasizing on the importance of work and quoted a small quote from the Bhagavad-Gita on the same.

Mr. Zia-ul-Haq Husamuddin was given a token of appreciation by Dr. Pratibha, Faculty Advisor and Dr. Ghosh, T&P officer, for giving his time and advice to the workshop and students.

The workshop ended with prize distribution by the trainer to the winners of the various competitions under the IEOM Student Chapter. The workshop was conducted with active participation by the students and staff collectively.

IEOM Student Chapters around Globe • Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh • Akhawayn University, Morocco • Babylon University, Iraq • College of Engineering Guindy (Anna University), Chennai, India • Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh • Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Bangladesh • Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA • Kathmandu University, Nepal • Khulna University, Bangladesh • King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia • Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Bangladesh • Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan • National University of Science and Technology in Windhoek, Namibia • Pandit Dendayal Petroleum University, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India • Sultan Qaboos University, Oman • Tribhuvan University, Nepal • University of Costa Rica • University of Indonesia • University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka • Universiti Utara Malaysia • Vellore Institute of Technology, India • Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India • Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia • University of Johannesburg, South Africa • Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan

IEOM LEAN SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION EXAM Detroit, Michigan IEOM Society International held a lean Six Sigma certification examination on June 17, 2016 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.

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IEOM Professional Chapters

In addition to student chapters, the IEOM Society welcomes a number of professional chapters around the globe. The growth of professional chapters will take time; however, we are very pleased that over 30 professional chapters have been established or are in the process of being established. The Society is looking for individuals who can take a leadership position in their respective countries and can bring together an organizing committee to establish a professional chapter. These groups will engage IEOM members on a local level. Chapters will engage in the networking, research projects, and industry collaboration as well as supporting local student chapters in building their networks with professional in the industrial engineering and operations management discipline. IEOM Professional Chapters around the globe:

AFRICA

IEOM Society of Botswana IEOM Society of Cameroon IEOM Society of Ethiopia IEOM Society of Ghana IEOM Society of Kenya IEOM Society of Libya IEOM Society of Mauritius IEOM Society of Morocco IEOM Society of Namibia IEOM Society of Nigeria IEOM Society of Tunisia IEOM Society of Zimbabwe

ASIA and AUSTRALIA

IEOM Society of Australia IEOM Society of Bangladesh IEOM Society of Bhutan IEOM Society of Indonesia IEOM Society of Kazakhstan IEOM Society of Malaysia IEOM Society of Pakistan IEOM Society of Sri Lanka IEOM Society of Uzbekistan

EUROPE

IEOM Society of Bulgaria IEOM Society of France EOM Society of Greece IEOM Society of Italy IEOM Society of Portugal IEOM Society of Russia

MIDDLE EAST

IEOM Society of Iran IEOM Society of Iraq IEOM Society of Jordan IEOM Society of Lebanon IEOM Society of Qatar IEOM Society of Saudi Arabia IEOM Society of UAE IEOM Society of Yemen

NORTH AMERICA

IEOM Society of Michigan IEOM Society of New York IEOM Society of Oregon EOM Society of Washington DC

SOUTH AMERICA

IEOM Society of Colombia IEOM Society of Peru

Central America and Caribbean

IEOM Society of Costa Rica IEOM Society of Honduras

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IEOM 2016 Sylhet, Bangladesh Symposium Update

The Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society of Bangladesh, and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh - Industrial and Production Engineering Department held a joint one day symposium on Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) which was held on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Symposium website: http://www.ieombd.org/sust2016/.

IEOM Partners

The IEOM Society is beginning to attract the attention of educational institutions of higher learning, industries and service companies. We are pleased that the following companies are supporting the mission of the IEOM Society: Siemens, Boeing, Tata Technologies, Hitachi, Aramco, Eaton Corporation, Prolim and others. In addition, we have received the support of the African Engineering Education Association (AEEA) and International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES). Many schools have also become engaged with the IEOM Society as partners. This partnership has fostered continued global interest in engineering education.

IEOM Society - ESD Affiliate Council Member The IEOM Society has become an Affiliate Society Member of The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). This collaboration provides IEOM with an opportunity to expand its network of professions in the engineering discipline.

IEOM Partner Events

INFORMS Annual Meeting 2017 October 22-25, 2017 George R. Brown Convention Center & Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel Houston, TXChair: William Klimack, Chevron http://meetings2.informs.org/wordpress/houston2017/

IFEES (International Federation on Engineering Education Societies) World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) 2017 November 13-16, 2017 Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http://www.weef2017.org/

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World Conference on Quality and Improvement Charlotte, NC, USA May 1-3, 2017 https://asq.org/wcqi/

First International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management Applications MUET, Jamshoro, Pakistan, Feb. 20- 22, 2017 http://iema.muet.edu.pk/

9th Iran International Renewable Energy and Energy Saving Exhibition, February 25-27, 2017, Tehran, Iran http://greenmatech.com/IRAN-RE2017/

IEOM Symposium on Lean Six Sigma

Bogota, Colombia, May 13, 2016 Venue: Universidad del Rosario Campus Symposium Chair: Professor Sandra Milena Chacon Sanchez, Director of Logistics and Production Program, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia Website: http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/bogota2016/

IEOM Global Engineering Education Forum: http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/global-engineering-education/

IEOM Global Engineering Education addresses the issues of readiness of engineering graduates from various parts of the world. One of the main themes of this series is how to reduce the readiness gap around the world. The special focus is given to Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Operations Research, Integrated Engineering and Information Engineering. Are the engineering graduates ready to take on the challenges of the current global economy? IEOM Global Engineering Education Forum is a platform where stakeholders of global engineering education can exchange ideas and help to reduce the readiness gap.

IEOM Global Engineering Education Forum Chairs

Abu Masud, Ph.D., P.E. Boeing Global Engineering Professor Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Dept. Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas, USA

Hamid R. Parsaei, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Texas A&M University at Qatar and Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

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Committee - IEOM Global Engineering Education Forum

• Dr. Mukondeleli Grace Kanakana, Assistant Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Engineering and theBuilt Environment, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.

• Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi Al Haddad, Program Coordinator for MSc in Industrial Engineering and AssociateFellow, Center for Engineering Education (CEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.

IEOM Industry Solutions Forum: http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/industry-solutions/

IEOM Industry Solutions showcase the industrial case studies and their impacts of the industrial solutions using IE / OM tools and techniques (lean, six sigma, FMEA, simulation, design of experiments, optimization, TOC, PLM, CAE, statistical analysis, etc.) IEOM Conferences will have a dedicated session for the Industry Solutions where distinguished practitioners provide their presentations including their experiences and journey to be successful. Featured speakers will be from various parts of the world to address industrial challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability.

IEOM Society Training – Online Six Sigma

The interest in Six Sigma training continues to be growing. The IEOM Society recognizes this interest and will continue to deliver training in Six Sigma at our conferences and online. If you have an interest in Six Sigma training, please contact us.

IEOM STEM Poster Competitions for High School and Middle School Students

Website: http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/stem/

The IEOM Society (Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society) is organizing the IEOM STEM Poster Competition for Middle School and High School students in the USA and globally. Interested High School and Middle School students should submit their participation intentions during April and May. The IEOM STEM Poster Competition will be held in summer 2017. The date and place will be identified State-by-State based on the hosting partners.

Participants are requested to bring a printed poster to the event. The size of the poster should be 36″ x 24″ (36 inches high by 24 inches wide). Posters will be judged in the following age categories: G6-7, G8-9, and G10-12. Winners will be awarded plaques and certificates. All participation will receive appreciation certificates. All middle schools and high schools are welcome to participate in the IEOM STEM Poster Competition. Please submit your poster to your state competition.

National Champions will be selected from the State Winners. The regional STEM winners are invited to present in the Annual IEOM Conference. Also, the winners can submit paper to the Annual IEOM Conference to be published in the proceedings.

2017 IEOM STEM Poster Competitions for Middle Schools and High Schools:

• IEOM STEM Poster Competition – California (San Jose – Sofia University)• IEOM STEM Poster Competition – Michigan (Southfield – Lawrence Tech)• IEOM STEM Poster Competition – Oregon (Klamath Falls – Oregon Tech)• IEOM STEM Poster Competition – West Virginia (Huntington – Marshal University)• IEOM STEM Poster Competition – Arkansas (Jonesboro – Arkansas State University) along with the 61st

Northeast Arkansas Regional Science Fair (NEARSF)

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Memberships

The IEOM Society is a young organization that is committed to building a membership network around the globe. We recognize that there are many professional organizations available to you. We are doing our best to engage our members and to bring you the best possible value in the industrial engineering and operations management profession. We encourage you to join us in building our membership and its professional chapters. Membership information is available on the IEOM Society website. We encourage you to complete the IEOM Society membership application that is available on our website. Your support will enable us to continue to sustain your organization and to bring you the best possible value.

Technical Group

The IEOM Supply Chain Management Technical Group has been established. The following committee have been created:

• Dr. Md. Mamun Habib, University Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia, PresidentDIRECTORS• Prof. Dr. Hui-Ming Wee, Dept. of Industrial & Systems Engg., Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan• Prof. Dr. R.P Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor, Siksha O Anusandhan University, India• Dr. Erick C. Jones, Dept. of Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Univ. of Texas, Arlington, USA• Dr. Ali Turkyilmaz, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Fatih University, Turkey• Dr. Nachiappan Subramanian, Business School, University of Nottingham, China• Dr. Lu Qing, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey• Prof. Prem Kumar, EX V.C, AIMST University, Malaysia• Dr. Ravi Kant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.N.I.T, Surat, India• Dr. Nitty Hirawaty Binti Kamarulzaman, Dept. of Agribusiness and Information Systems, Univ. Putra Malaysia

Let’s hear from you! Please submit articles related on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management for next issue (April 2017) of the IEOM Society Newsletter. Your professional and student chapter activities, achievements and announcements are welcome and will be included in our newsletter. Please contact the Editor, Professor Don Reimer for details: reimer@ieomsociety.org.

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