Efficiency and cost matter, but lead time drives true competitiveness. UW–Madison research and industry examples show how shortening lead time improves quality, reduces waste, and enhances responsiveness—helping manufacturers deliver faster, operate leaner, and win more business.
Collaboration is Key, and the Heart of a Custom Course
A successful custom course elevates a company’s workforce and addresses critical training gaps. That success comes from close collaboration between leadership, subject matter experts, instructors, and instructional designers. Here is an example of how one …
Interview with Tony Orzechowski
Artificial intelligence is all around us. When it comes to using this tool in the workplace, it can be hard to know where to start. We sat down with Tony Orzechowski, instructor and retired professional …
Advance Your Career with InterPro: Empowering Adult Learners
In today’s fast-paced digital world, keeping up with new technologies and the constant flow of information can feel overwhelming. As artificial intelligence and advanced tools reshape the way we work, it is more important than …
Why Most Machine Learning Projects Fail and How Visualization Can Change That
Written by: Anthony McDonald, Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison Machine learning algorithms are increasingly being trained with data from cutting edge sensors part of the Internet of Things …
Engineering Innovation in Action: Dr. Tinjum’s Pioneering Project Reimagines Geothermal Energy in Montana
In summer 2025, Dr. James “Jim” Tinjum, professor in the Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) MEng Program at UW-Madison, traveled to Butte, Montana to explore the modern application of geothermal energy. The purpose of this trip …
MEM Alumni Spotlight: A 211-Mile Memorial Hike and a Lasting Legacy
Carrying Forward a Legacy of Leadership and Support Dan Winter first connected with Wayne Pferdehirt, the former director of the UW–Madison Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM), during his application process for the …
Tyson Foods Leads with Process Safety Management Professionals
Six professionals from Tyson Foods’ Corporate PSM team recently earned their Process Safety Management Professional (PSMP) credentials. This milestone reflects Tyson’s continued investment in safety excellence and professional development. Offered jointly by the University of …