Expert Details
Industrial Relocation, Manufacturing Efficiency & Engineering, Industrial Economy Analysis, etc.
ID: 108510
Minnesota, USA
FACTORY AUTOMATION; FACTORY INTEGRATION; COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING. Expert is the Director of Graduate Programs in Manufacturing Systems Engineering for one of the largest programs in the United States. He is an expert in computer-aided manufacturing and factory integration, and has written and consulted extensively on factory automation. He is frequently interviewed on radio and television regarding the status of U.S. manufacturing.
MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY. Being an experienced, successful manufacturing executive before entering academia, Expert combines both theoretical and practical experience. He has authored many articles and three books concerning productivity issues, and has served on the boards of directors of 13 companies.
MANUFACTURING PROFITABILITY. Expert has authored two books and written several articles on revitalizing corporations and restoring profitability. He has consulted with both major companies and smaller firms. Also, due to his familiarity with engineering, manufacturing, and finance, he has served on the boards of directors for 13 companies.
INDUSTRIAL LOCATION AND RELOCATION. Expert has completed a major nationwide study of manufacturing relocation in the U.S. His studies examine economic and social factors impacted by manufacturing.
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Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1987 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Management | Institution: University of Minnesota |
| Year: 1966 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: University of Southern California |
| Year: 1961 | Degree: BA | Subject: Economics | Institution: University of Minnesota |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1995 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor | Department: Manufacturing Systems Engineering |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1995 | Employer: University of St. Thomas | Title: Department Chair | Department: Manufacturing and Manufacturing Systems Engineering |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1995 | Employer: University of St. Thomas | Title: Director of Graduate Programs | Department: Manufacturing Systems Engineering |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1985 | Employer: Zimmerman Co. Consulting Firm | Title: Owner / Principal | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 1982 | Employer: CompuTool Corporation (CAMAX) | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1974 to 1981 | Employer: National Computer Systems | Title: Vice President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German, Russian, Czech | Expert can speak, read, and write some German, can speak and read some Russian, and knows some Czech. |
Fields of Expertise
automation technology, computer-aided manufacturing, factory automation, factory integration, manufacturing automation, manufacturing productivity, manufacturing profitability, manufacturing profitability restoration management, non-defense production conversion, automated assembly, automated manufacturing, automation control, computer-aided manufacturing design, factory, factory management, industrial control, industrial automation, industrial engineering, industrial plant, manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation Protocol, robotics, industrial relocation, manufacturing efficiency, focused factory, product manufacturing, technology innovation, die (device), supplementary production, design for manufacturability, design for assembly, technology management, computer-aided automation, product design, tool and die making, strategic research planning, cost engineering, computer integrated manufacturing