The Sustainable Development division of IISE conducted an interview with Brad Miller, who is Senior Professor of Practice in the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. He shares his success with teaching students how to apply lean and Six Sigma methods in their homes and at their part-time jobs, including two projects […]
Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) collects and sorts donated medical supplies and equipment from manufacturers, hospitals, and surpluses. They distribute the supplies and equipment to developing countries based on a needs assessment of the local hospitals and clinics in those countries. Students in the Supply Chain Management program at the University of Houston were […]
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Heeling Soles is a nonprofit organization that distributes shoes and clothing to those in need. A group of students from the University of Houston found a way to reduce setup and shoe distribution times by 41%, while increasing engagement and customer interaction using Lean. The students were taking a Lean course for their Supply Chain […]
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