Bio: Emily Lindblad graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a certificate in Healthcare Systems Engineering from Lehigh University. As an undergraduate student, she began working for the Center of Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety (CHEPS) at the University of Michigan. Following her time at Lehigh, Emily received her Master's in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan in the fall of 2022.

She started working at Grainger in January of 2023. At Grainger, Emily specializes in building optimization and machine learning models to improve inventory planning. During this seminar, Emily will discuss example workflows and the invaluable role her experiences at the University of Michigan have played in her success thus far in industry.

Abstract: Common IOE skills such as forecasting, linear programming, and simulation are essential to the improvement of supply chain. Emily will share how she uses these tools at Grainger as well as other key takeaways from the IOE program at the University of Michigan that aid in her work.