Hosted by UCF ASQ Student Chapter

Quality Issues in an Aging Workforce

Abstract

A rapidly aging domestic and global population; thus, an aging and less able work force, will require

labor-enhancing technology and training in new skills to maintain a high level of quality and efficiency in

the workplace. Innovations will include assistance equipment, enhanced lighting, audio and visual

signaling, etc, for on-the-job use. In addition modifications to work stations, test equipment and

measurement devices will be required.  Engineers and quality practitioners must consider these

changing global demographics when designing or improving processes. This presentation will address

global population forecasts through 2050, create an awareness of the issues and suggest ways

William J. Thompson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

University of Central Florida

wthompso@mail.ucf.edu

Dr. Thompson is the IEMS Undergraduate Program Coordinator. He received his B.S.I.E. from the University of

Texas at Arlington in 1966 and his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University in 1970.

He has spent 23 years in industry with Honeywell Aerospace and served 14 years in faculty roles at UCF and ASU.

His industrial experience includes various technical and management positions in all aspects of industrial engineering

and materials management. His areas of expertise include work design, quality, facilities, project management,

cost and healthcare. He was a lead trainer and facilitator of TQM teams at Honeywell in the early 1990s.

He was elected an IIE Fellow in 1994, and is currently certified by ASQ as a Six-Sigma Black Belt and by the

September 24, 2009. Harris Corporation Building (Engr. III), room 101

Thursday, September 24,2009   

6:30 Registration and Networking

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