The world is intertwined through trade, commerce, communication, education, transportation, culture and social order. A systems view of the world can help us to see how we are mutually interdependent in our international trade.
The new IBM Roadrunner supercomputer, developed jointly by the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico and IBM, is reported to be the fastest computer ever.
Here's an interesting example of "Everyday Lean" that I never knew about. Have you ever been frustrated by pulling on a roll of aluminum foil (or plastic wrap) and having the roll pop out of the container?
The recording of this complimentary webcast previewing IIE's new Sustainability for IEs seminar is now available on the IIE Web site.
Ergonomics literature and activities in Japan are largely focused on the country’s aging society and ergonomics design that takes the aging work force into consideration.
China depending on cloud seeding technology to keep Olympic Games dry.
The American Nuclear Society’s annual meeting in June is themed, “Nuclear Science and Technology: Now Arriving on Main Street.” In light of recent reports on the industry’s supply chain flaws, can the package “arrive on Main Street” on time and in one damage-free piece?
What it's like being an industrial engineer for Disney.