Featured Sessions

Teaching Data Analytics with Real-World Problems from the JMP Case Study Library

Using realistic examples to teach data analytics can foster both student motivation and real-world problem-solving skill. To that end, JMP Statistical Discovery offers a collection of case studies freely available to any instructor. Each case includes a realistic problem and accompanying data set, a narrative detailing a multi-step solution, and exercises for hands-on practice. The collection covers many topics, from graphically exploring trends in airline complaints to predicting customer churn with neural nets to quantifying economic sentiment in the text of US Federal Reserve reports. Join this presentation to learn more about this free teaching resource and to explore several examples using the free JMP Student Edition software.

Best Practices Teaching OM with Littlefield 2.0

You will discover how to effectively integrate the newly updated Littlefield Operations simulator into your curriculum. This session will delve into the latest enhancements of this widely used tool, designed to teach critical concepts like process analysis, inventory control, and capacity planning through engaging, competitive simulations. Learn how to leverage Littlefield 2.0 to foster student engagement and mastery of essential operations management principles, whether in synchronous or asynchronous learning environments.

Optimization in the Context of Aggregate Planning: The Supply Chain Game

Explore the power of optimization in aggregate planning with “Optimization in the Context of Aggregate Planning: The Supply Chain Game.” This session will introduce a novel assignment that utilizes the popular Supply Chain Game to teach students how to build and apply optimization models for minimizing costs while meeting forecast demand. Discover how to integrate this dynamic simulation into your supply chain management courses, enabling students to make strategic decisions related to production capacity, location selection, and logistics. Gain practical insights into using tools like Solver to enhance students’ analytical and problem-solving skills in a realistic, competitive setting.