On this episode, Rebecca Jamieson talks with Ernest Nicolas, the senior vice president and chief supply chain officer for Rockwell Automation. Ernest speaks about how his many connections across UW-Madison contributed to his professional success, the value of lifelong learning, and the urgent need for the fields of engineering and the supply chain to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Professional Development
QRM Provides Tools to Solve Global Supply Chain Crisis
Rajan Suri, founding director for the UW-Madison’s Center for Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), was recently featured in Insight on Business Magazine. In his article, “Reshoring Production Without Increasing Costs,” Suri describes how insights from QRM …
Staff Spotlight: Zhe Hu
We’re delighted to welcome Zhe Hu to the InterPro team as a financial specialist! In this interview, Zhe shares about her job, her background, and her interests. What was your background before coming to UW-Madison? …
Five Parts to a Successful COVID-19 Manufacturing Plan
Together we are facing unprecedented challenges. Some of our businesses are shut down due to government mandates. Others must continue because they are essential to the food supply, medical equipment, or our national security. No …
MEM’s New Program Director: Heather Smith
MADISON, Wis.—Heather Smith has joined UW-Madison Engineering Professional Development (EPD) as the new program director for EPD’s online Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program. Heather also teaches leadership and project management courses. Heather’s Background and …
New White Paper Details Benefits of Performance-Based Landfill Liner Design
MADISON, Wis.—Composite liner systems in landfills effectively limit groundwater contamination from leachate that contains compounds such as heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. Drawing on a 50-year history of evolving and improving performance in liner …
Commissioning Courses: How Can They Help You?
MADISON, Wis.—Commissioning training can provide technical professionals with the skills and credentials they need for increased job opportunities and recognition in the industry. UW-Madison recently interviewed students who completed commissioning courses, receiving the QxCP designation. …
EPD’s Doug Reindl, COE’s Greg Nellis and former UW-Madison PhD student Amy Van Asselt winners of the Crosby Field Award
MADISON, Wis.—UW-EPD’s Professor Doug Reindl and his co-authors Professor Greg Nellis of the UW-Madison College of Engineering and Assistant Professor Amy Van Asselt of Lafayette College are the winners of the American Society of Heating, …