FEATURES

Universal design: Human factors fixes that lift barriers for all

Ergo pros Bobbie Watts and Anuja Patil describe how safety enhancements for some can benefit everyone
From Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

They hired us to change the culture – but didn’t want to own the change

A systems-and-psychology case study from a pharmaceutical manufacturer
By Brock Anderson

Exploring the journeys of retired safety professionals

Ergo experts can stay active even after work life has ended
By Michael Saujani

The last frontier of automation: Modernizing material flow

Autonomous robots can ease invisible bottlenecks in factories
By Joshua Joseph

Why probabilistic planning matters: Managing uncertainty in today’s supply chains

Monte Carlo simulation, advanced tools can produce data-driven forecasts
By Krunal Patel

THE FRONT LINE

Top stories in this month's news from the field

• A new way to train exoskeletons without human models
• Lack of workplace safety can be a deal breaker
• Data centers could ease power load by helping homes
• Healthcare use of ‘shadow AI’ comes with risk
• Grocery shopping make you buggy? Try the Dash Cart
• Most workers seek AI skills to boost prospects
• Use of deepfake images booming in cyberfraud
• For Gen Z, Gen AI has become a vital tool
• AEC keynote: A new era for measuring workers
• Human factors, ergo remain on the move

PERSPECTIVES

21st Century Engineering by Anirudh Dhebar

‘Specialization’ revisited 2: In the emerging ‘Polycene’ era

Management by Carl Kirpes

What leads to success in 5S?

THE INSTITUTE

This month in IISE news ...

• Round up ergo safety deep in the heart of Texas
• AES elects new officers for 2026
• ‘What’s next’ is top of mind at Annual in Arlington
• Students earn prizes, recognition in Capstone Senior Design contest
• New leaders chosen to 2026 IISE board
• IISE University Regional Conferences: Middle East
• RIT Dubai students hold successful IE Week event
• Faces and places of IISE: New India Professional chapter
• Kudos
• IISE Training Focus: Courses help you get a handle on AI’s potential
• Career Zone: Tips for job seekers making a career or industry change