FEATURES

Additive manufacturing’s emerging role in logistics and distribution

3D printing evolves in many industries beyond prototyping, pandemic lifeline
By Raghu Gurumurthy

From good to great: Breakthroughs in organizational and operational excellence

Optimizing management systems to bring out the best in teams, people
By D. Scott Sink

Streamlining healthcare: A journey to automate, innovate, elevate

An Atlanta hospital’s efforts in process improvement with Microsoft Power Automate
By Kashun O. Davis and Meena Iyer

Revamping the 8 stages to a high-performing organization

A transformation strategy is vital for success in an era of disruptions
By Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael Provitera

THE FRONT LINE

Top stories in this month's news from the field

• Beware: That job candidate may be an AI avatar
• Higher education leans into need for AI know-how
• Tech advances can ease patient worries, stress
• Hot licks: Artificial tongue can measure food spices
• Commuting is back: Workers spend 8 days a year in traffic
• Hey AI – run your own data center
• Not all senior workers ready to ride into sunset
• Soft, tiny robot has skin in the game
• Retired NFL star now aims to block data interception
• Walmart keeps it cool, fresh with tracking devices
• Caregiving costs, stress can derail career goals
• AI’s potential to change the fashion industry
• Book of the month: A systems-based strategy for technology

PERSPECTIVES

Management by Cynthia J. Young

Why smart leaders build team resilience before medical crises

21st Century Engineering by Anirudh Dhebar

Resolutions on critical thinking, ‘wicked’ problems, silver bullet answers

Supply Chain by Jim Tompkins

For the next frontier, ISEs will redesign systems, people, policy

THE INSTITUTE

This month in IISE news ...

• Dig below the surface in HSPI Intensives
• Sights, sounds of safety fill AEC exhibit hall
• Annual keynotes feature tech, communications leaders
• Teams go for the gold in Innovation Cup
• Student conferences: ‘Amazing experience … lasting friendships’
• IISE Training Focus: Campus training springs ahead after fall success
• Real-world results are key to earning Op Ex award
• Department heads highlight ISE outreach