Eric Olsen
Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology
E-mail: eolsen@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-1754
Fax: 805 756-6111
Office: 03-435
New Summer 2008 Course:
Commercializing New Technologies
Education
- Ph.D. Business Administration (Operations Management) - The Ohio State University, 2004
- Dissertation Topic: Lean Manufacturing Management: The relationship between practice and firm level financial performance
- Minor field of study: Management of Human Resources - Organizational Theory and Management Strategy
- MA Business Administration - The Ohio State University, 2002
- MBA - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1987
- BS Forest Engineering - University of Maine at Orono, 1979
Teaching Specializations
Lean manufacturing, operations strategy, value chain management, management of technology and innovation, production planning and control
Research Interests
Lean thinking, performance measurement systems, time-based competition, lean and world-class manufacturing
Industry Experience
- Hewlett Packard:
- Production Manager - Wireless Semiconductor Division, 1997 - 99
- Worldwide Manufacturing Education Manager - Components Group, 1995 - 97
- Manager, Product Engineering - Optical Communication Div., Fiber Optic Manufacturing, 1991 - 95
- Manufacturing Development Engineer - Optical Communication Division, Fiber Optics, 1988 - 91
- Litton / Poly-Scientific:
- Manager Fiber Optic Engineering, 1985 - 88
- Senior Engineer - Slip Ring Products, 1982 - 85
- Caterpillar Tractor Company, Test Engineer - Product Development Center, 1979-1982
Consulting Experience
Internal and external consulting in lean operations and performance improvement in organizations in the United States and overseas. Senior consultant with Venture Outsource Group.
Outside Interests
Home remodeling, hiking, yoga, hobnobbing, community service