FEATURES

How to ease ergonomic strains during robot-assisted surgeries

Applying the five pillars of safety can improve doctors’ comfort
By Michael Saujani

Digital supply chain 4.0: A competitive advantage for enterprises

Technology breaks down walls to create a connected system
By Ilhaam Omar, Raja Jayaraman, Jiju Antony, Khaled Salah, Guilherme Tortorella, Michael Sony and Mohammed Omar

Improving trade processes through blockchain

Digital ledgers can improve security, transparency and cost savings
By Mehak Bhatia

Leadership development integration in engineering education

Teaching systems thinking processes develops the skill sets needed
By Paul Stanfield

THE FRONT LINE

Top stories in this month's news from the field

• 3D printing turns empty bottles into living spaces
• Worker productivity linked to mental health
• USC Viterbi researchers join with NASA for innovative construction plan
• Researchers learn that virtual robotic limbs feel lifelike to users
• UK paving way for a drone superhighway
• MeowTalk uses machine learning algorithm to determine pets’ intent
• Book of the month: Insightful Leadership: Surfing the Waves to Organizational Excellence

PERSPECTIVES

Performance by Kevin McManus

Proving our performance excellence

Management by Cynthia J. Young

Pushing through the discomfort

Supply Chain by Jim Tompkins

Leading through perpetual disruption

THE INSTITUTE

This month in IISE news ...

• Ergo Cup sets the gold standard for workplace safety
• IISE Honors & Awards nominations accepted through Dec. 1
• SHS FlexSim competition to award winners at HSPI 2023 in Louisville
• Healthcare conference descends on Louisville Feb. 15-17, 2023
• IISE podcast launches new season with fresh topics
• Student videos sought for 2023 YouTube prize