When you go to your bosses and tell them you're planning to attend a professional development conference in Cancún, they may be skeptical. But Cancún is the perfect setting for the IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2010 because the event is all about rejuvenating your career.  Whether it's through sessions and workshops targeted to your interests in driving productivity and efficiency; through networking with peers, award winners and keynote speakers who can inspire and share best practices; or through learning about the latest innovations from our exhibitors, this event will bring you a renewed energy and a renewed focus on keeping your career – and your company – successful during these challenging economic times. So come join us at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Hotel.

Highlights of the IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2009


The 2009 annual conference drew representatives of industry and academia from more than 30 countries. The four days of the conference were filled with a variety of activities: educational sessions, exhibits, meetings, a celebration of 100 years for The Pennsylvania State University industrial engineering program, honors and awards, students in awe of IIE’s leaders, a golf outing and baseball on the Wii.  We are grateful to the sponsors of events and conference necessities such as lanyards, bags and the conference CD. Visit the sponsors page to see a list of these important contributors to the success of the conference.

See the sights of the 2009 conference and expo through the photo album on IIE's official Facebook page to relive the moments and give those who were not able to attend a taste of the energy and excitement as attendees caught up with colleagues, made new acquaintances and took home the latest information and skills in the industrial engineering profession.

This is also the conference where we honor our members and others in the profession for their outstanding achievements and contributions. We have posted the award winners as a way to recognize their accomplishments and congratulate them once again on their accomplishments.

"I can always depend on bringing back at least one 'golden nugget' of information to implement or to share.”  
                                                   Bonnie J. Thiede, Industrial Engineer, John Deere

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Leaders, engineers and department professionals should be at this conference. If you are charged with improving effectiveness or quality in your organization, then we have a seat saved for you. This is your profession's main event! Calculate your return on investment. 

("How can I convince management that we need to be there?")

  • Vice presidents, directors and managers of
    manufacturing, engineering and store
    operations
  • Six Sigma leaders
  • Quality professionals
  • Deans, department heads, professors,
    associate professors, assistant professors,
    doctoral candidates, research scientists and
    research assistants
  • Industrial engineers
  • Systems engineers
  • Manufacturing engineers
  • Management engineers
  • Lean managers
  • Business consultants
  • Production managers
  • Project engineers and project managers
  • Students
  • Ergonomists
  • Safety engineers
  • Health care management engineers
 

 

Tuesday, June 8th - 11:30AM; Coral Gardens 2

"When Information Becomes Noise"

Joseph F Paris Jr; President – XONITEK 

Founded in 1985, XONITEK is an operations management and industrial engineering consultancy firm specializing in Operational Excellence (Lean / Six-Sigma and Leadership).  Paris is a routine lecturer for professionals and graduate students.  In addition to being an Adjunct Professor at the Johnson School of Management at Cornell University - Paris currently serves on the Board of the Systems Science and Industrial Engineering (SSIE) Department at the Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University and also on the Board of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Process Industries Division (PID).

 

Abstract
 
We live in the information age. We have business systems, production systems, emails, texts, instant messages, twitter, social networks, mobile phones, and countless other sources informing us, instructing us, guiding us, and telling us, what to do, by when it has to be done, how urgent it is, and how to do it. But how do we sift through the constant stream of data and identify what it truly important? How do we squelch-out the static to hear what is of value?
 
This session will delve into the challenges of the information age and illuminate some of the techniques that will help participants separate important information from the data and trivia so as to increase productivity and quality.


Keynote Speakers

Keynote speakers, renowned experts in industrial engineering and management, set the tone for the various sections of the annual conference.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Rob Savage
Chief Operating Officer, Taco Bell Corp.

Rob Savage is chief operating officer for Taco Bell and a member of the Partners Council for YUM Brands. As the senior operations executive, Savage leads the performance improvement for more than 6,000 company and franchise restaurants throughout the U.S., including people development, guest service, restaurant systems and profitability. Prior to joining Taco Bell, Savage distinguished himself in manufacturing plant management roles with General Motors and Valeo Engine Cooling, following his graduation from The Ohio State University with an industrial and systems engineering degree as a General Motors Scholar. In 2006, Ohio State’s College of Engineering honored Savage by naming him 2006 Distinguished Alumnus. The award was bestowed in recognition of his achievements and contributions to his profession.

Antonio J. Dieck-Assad, Ph.D.
President, Universidad de Monterrey

Antonio Dieck-Assad is nationally known in academic and industrial circles for his efforts in supporting quality of higher education both in Mexico and abroad. He is president of the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), where he was formerly vice president, and is engaged in supporting and improving its unique educational model. He is involved in strengthening the effectiveness of the teaching-learning processes at UDEM. Dieck-Assad has been a researcher, consultant and trainer for major Mexican and international corporations such as FEMSA, Cementos Chihuahua, Coca-Cola, VITRO, SONY, Gamesa, Corning, Grupo Industrial Saltillo, Hospital San José, CEMEX, Ericsson, Renault, Grupo GBM Atlántico, Ternium Hylsa and Trane. He also has been certified by the AGI-Goldratt Institute (Theory of Constraints Consulting) and is a faculty member of the School of Industrial Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia and at Saint Mary’s University in San Antonio.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Armando Tamez
COO, Nemak – Monterrey

Armando Tamez is chief operating officer at Nemak, the global leader and largest manufacturer of high-tech aluminum casting components for the automotive industry. He is responsible for the American, European and Asian regions. In this capacity, he oversees the sales and marketing, product development, operations, research and development, purchasing and human resources functions. Nemak, part of Mexico’s Alfa Group, has more than 13,000 employees and supplies cylinder heads, engine blocks and other components to 42 worldwide customers. During his 26-year career at Nemak, he played a key role in increasing the size and revenue of the company from $20 million in 1984 (one customer) to $3.2 billion in recent years. Tamez is a member of the board of directors for several organizations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and an M.B.A. degree from George Washington University.

Program

You will leave this conference rejuvenated and filled with fresh ideas you can put to use immediately. Take the best and re-energize your career with new ways to address your most challenging issues. The conference program is sure to provide you with countless ideas and solutions that translate into improved efficiency, productivity, quality and competitiveness for your organization. There are many events happening at the same time, so plan your time well. The IERC and Applied Solutions sessions are timed so that they start and end at times that allow you to attend sessions in both programs. 

The conference language is English. The conference dress is resort casual.

Educational sessions will be held at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach hotel and the Cancún Center.

Applied Solutions Sessions

Industry leaders will deliver solid application of time-honored methodologies that have proven results. They will introduce you to tools and ideas that you can discuss with your peers at the conference and take back to others in your company.

Applied Solutions Committee and Track Chairs 

IERC Research Sessions

Professors from top universities and industry researchers from leading companies will share the latest research to help you reinvigorate your own programs.

IERC Committee and Track Chairs

Host Committee Chair
Felipe Quintanilla, Tecnologico de Monterrey ITESM

Host Committee Members

Colloquia

Doctoral Colloquium
The Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Department Heads (CIEADH) and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) requests nominations for the 9th Annual Doctoral Colloquium to be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, preceding the IIE Annual Conference and Expo in Cancún, Mexico. This all-day event is designed for doctoral candidates expecting to graduate by spring of 2011. Panels of experts will lead discussions on various topics of interest, including the job search, life in academia and industry, the tenure process, teaching, research, and professional service.

New Faculty Colloquium
The Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Department Heads (CIEADH) and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) requests nominations for the 8th Annual New Faculty Colloquium to be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, preceding the IIE Annual Conference and Expo in Cancún, Mexico.

This all-day event is designed for new faculty, specifically junior faculty within their first three years on a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment, to provide information that can be useful for successfully navigating the challenges of an academic career and gaining tenure and promotion. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, network with peers, and interact with senior-level professors. 

Vendor Presentations

Connect with the ideal resource for the latest in products and services for your projects. If you've been sourcing vendors for a special project, process improvement, training or new product development, be sure to make time to attend one of these sessions. It gives you time to get all your questions answered which will shorten your decision-making process. You're both at the conference. Why not save on travel and time by meeting during this dedicated time.

Registration is NOW OPEN! Click here and SAVE up to $170 with early bird rates! 

 

Institute of Industrial Engineers is the world’s largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, non-profit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineering.

With approximately 15,000 members and 280 chapters worldwide, IIE’s primary mission is to meet the ever-changing needs of industrial engineers, which includes undergraduate and graduate students, engineering practitioners and consultants in all industries, engineering managers, and engineers in education, research, and government.


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