about GEM

Successful US enterprises have used Information Technology (IT) and a good understanding of business processes to improve quality, efficiency and profitability. Increasingly, universities using faculty expertise in engineering and management are supplying these tools.

The Center for Excellence in Global Enterprise Management was established in 1998 to deliver leading edge research driven by industrial need with results that have immediate practical impact. During the process, GEM delivers technology know-how so that enterprises not only benefit from the improvement of their operations, but also have the knowledge and skills needed to manage the improvements. Together, the GEM Center and its enterprise partners form a win-win strategic relationship.