Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast
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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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Mike Courtney, Aperio Insights 27.03.2025 44:39
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum In this special bonus episode from the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2025, Mike Courtney, founder of Aperio Insights, delivers a compelling keynote exploring the crucial link between imagination and innovation. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in market research and strategic foresight, Courtney shares how technologies such as AI and...
#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Karl Zelik, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University 27.03.2025 31:48
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum In this bonus episode from the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2025, Dr. Karl Zelik of Vanderbilt University shares insightful perspectives on innovation in biomechanics and wearable technology. Drawing from his extensive experience as co-director of the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology and as Chief Scientific Officer of...
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Jim Mecham, OccuCare Injury Prevention 20.03.2025 2:34
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Jim Mecham from OccuCare Injury Prevention recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Cheryl Roy, Dorn Companies 19.03.2025 2:31
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Cheryl Roy from Dorn Companies recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#AppliedErgo2025 — Gig 'Em Ergo Trio from TAMU 18.03.2025 2:47
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Texas A&M students Aspen Burke, Lillian Bravo and Samuel Britton recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Dustin Herte and Chris Gromowski, Blue Line Battery 18.03.2025 4:04
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Dustin Herte and Chris Gromowski with Blue Line Battery recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#HSPI2025 Keynote Mandy Long: Applying AI in Healthcare 05.03.2025 1:00:58
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum In this bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast , we present Mandy Long 's keynote address from the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 in Atlanta. With a distinguished background in artificial intelligence and healthcare technology, including leadership roles at IBM Watson and Experian Health, Mandy explores the practi...
#HSPI2025 Keynote Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda: Transforming Healthcare with Process Improvement 05.03.2025 57:16
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum In this bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast , we present Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda 's keynote address from the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 in Atlanta. As an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and a consultant physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at M...
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Devpradnya Kadam, UF Health 20.02.2025 4:02
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Devpradnya Kadam from UF Health shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Taylor Rader, Mayo Clinic 20.02.2025 2:46
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Taylor Rader from Mayo Clinic shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Kim Kaleta, Kennesaw State University 20.02.2025 2:39
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Kim Kaleta, a student from Kennesaw State University, shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Ritu Ward, T. Ward & Associates Inc 20.02.2025 1:59
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Ritu Ward from T. Ward & Associates Inc shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Aakash Mittal, MDofficeManager 20.02.2025 2:05
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Aakash Mittal from MDofficeManager shares his experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
Exploring #HSPI2025: Workshops, Insights, and Opportunities 21.01.2025 22:23
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Dive into all things Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 with Ali Anderson and Aaron Kanne. Discover the incredible sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities awaiting you at this year’s premier healthcare engineering event. From first-time attendees to seasoned professionals, this episode breaks down what makes HSPI specia...
Avi Fishman: "Always Be Résumé Ready" 11.12.2024 34:16
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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, hi...
Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches 04.12.2024 56:48
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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...
ExpertISE: Instilling a strong ethical foundation 27.11.2024 3:49
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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?" Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
ExpertISE: ISE applications beyond manufacturing 26.11.2024 2:53
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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?" Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
ExpertISE: Internships and work experience for ISE students 25.11.2024 3:33
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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?" Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
Everything Ergonomics All At Once 20.11.2024 50:28
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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 . Learn more about IISE's Emerging Techno...
ExpertISE: Testing your negotiation and communication skills 13.11.2024 4:41
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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?" Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap — Pick Two 29.10.2024 1:00:35
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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 Mech...
ExpertISE: Students, get ready for the ethics battles 23.10.2024 6:53
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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 i...
ExpertISE: Lost career advice 16.10.2024 3:49
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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?" Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
ExpertISE: Theory vs. practice 09.10.2024 3:06
Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum 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?" Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum
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