Positions

Research Areas research areas

Selected Publications

Academic Article

Year Title
2020 Spreadsheet-Based Modeling and Optimization of a Bi-Modal Traveling Salesman Problem: Model, Solution, and CaseSpreadsheets in Education.  12. 2020
2018 An Interactive Tool to Teach Monte‐Carlo Simulation and VBABusiness Education Innovation Journal.  10. 2018
2017 A Bi-Modal Routing Problem with Cyclical and One-Way Trips: Formulation and Heuristic SolutionInformation Technology and Management Science.  20:79-84. 2017
2011 Nanotechnology as general-purpose technology: empirical evidence and implicationsTechnology Analysis and Strategic Management.  23:175-192. 2011
2003 Experiences Using Thematic Assignments in an Undergraduate Management Science CourseINFORMS Transactions on Education.  4:23-36. 2003
1999 Solving an apparel trim placement problem using a maximum cover problem approachIIE Transactions (Institute of Industrial Engineers).  31:763-769. 1999
1997 A new algorithm for the two-polygon containment problemComputers and Operations Research.  24:231-251. 1997
1996 Containment of a single polygon using mathematical programmingEuropean Journal of Operational Research.  92:368-386. 1996
1995 A NEW ALGORITHM FOR THE MINIMAL-AREA CONVEX ENCLOSURE PROBLEMEuropean Journal of Operational Research.  84:522-538. 1995
1994 MINIMAX CENTER ESTIMATION FOR INSPECTION OF SPHERICAL PARTSInternational Journal of Production Research.  32:2031-2047. 1994
1987 ANSI ASQC Z1.4 PERFORMANCE WITHOUT LIMIT NUMBERSJournal of Quality Technology.  19:204-215. 1987
1987 ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF LIMIT NUMBERS IN ANSI Z1.4 USING A SIMULATION-MODELInternational Journal of Production Research.  25:301-313. 1987

Article

Year Title
2020 Incorporating Analytics Across the Business Curriculum 2020
2020 Incorporating Analytics Across the Business Curriculum 2020
2018 Comparison of Retirement Planning Strategies 2018
2017 An Interactive Monte‐Carlo Simulation Tool to Teach Simulation and VBA 2017
2017 An Optimization‐Based Heuristic for a Recreational Hiking Problem 2017
2015 Optimal Hiking: Bi-Modal Variant of the Traveling Salesman Problem 2015
2014 Introduction to Business Analytics 2014
2005 Online Spreadsheet Forums 2005
2005 Teaching Simulation 2005
2004 Spreadsheet Development, Auditing, and Control 2004
2004 Teaching Simulation 2004
2003 A Decision Model for Course Bundling for Incoming Freshman Business Students 2003
2003 Excel Macros to Aid Model Documentation 2003
2002 Assessing the Tradeoffs of End User Modeling and Optimization in Spreadsheets 2002
2002 Bridging the Relevance Gap in the Undergraduate Management Science Course: Experiences Using a Series of Thematic Assignments 2002
2000 A Visual Basic for Applications Simulator to Motivate Learning of Revenue Management Concepts 2000
1998 The Bi-Modal Covering Salesman Problem 1998
1997 A Generalized Maximum Cover Problem: Motivation, Formulation & Solution 1997
1996 An Approach to the Apparel Trim Placement Problem 1996
1996 An Approach to the Pattern Layout Problem Based on Minimal Convex Enclosures 1996
1996 The Trim Placement Problem in the Apparel Industry: A Hybrid Geometric/Optimization Approach 1996
1994 Variance of Server Response Time in the Stochastic Queue Median Problem 1994
1994 Nesting Irregularly-Shaped Parts: Convex Enclosures of Polygons 1994
1993 Containment of Two Polygons: A Layout Problem 1993
1992 Polygon Containment Via Mathematical Programming 1992
1990 FLCS2: Brigade TOC Information Flows, Including Commander's Critical Information Requirements and the Effect of Automation on Command and Control 1990
1986 A Simulation Model for Analyzing Switching Rules in MIL-STD-105D 1986

Conference Paper

Year Title
2017 An Interactive Monte‐Carlo Simulation Tool to Teach Simulation and VBA 2017
2017 An Optimization‐Based Heuristic for a Recreational Hiking Problem 2017
2015 Optimal Hiking: Bi-Modal Variant of the Traveling Salesman Problem 2015
2008 Is Nanotechnology a General Purpose Technology and Why do we need to Know? 2008
Comparison of Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

Teaching Activities

  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2022
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2022
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2022
  • Data Mgmt & Visualization Taught course 2022
  • Data Viz & Prescript Analytics Taught course 2021
  • Data Viz & Prescript Analytics Taught course 2021
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2021
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2021
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2021
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2021
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2021
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2021
  • Data Mgmt & Visualization Taught course 2021
  • Data Driven Decisions Taught course 2020
  • Data Driven Decisions Taught course 2020
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2020
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2020
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2020
  • Data Mgmt & Visualization Taught course 2020
  • Data Driven Decisions Taught course 2019
  • Data Driven Decisions Taught course 2019
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2019
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2019
  • Data Driven Decisions Taught course 2018
  • Data Driven Decisions Taught course 2018
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2018
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2018
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2018
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2018
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2018
  • Managerial Decision Making Taught course 2017
  • Bus Analytic SS Modeling Taught course 2017
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2017
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2017
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2017
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2017
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2017
  • Managerial Decision Making Taught course 2016
  • Managerial Decision Making Taught course 2016
  • Bus Analytic SS Modeling Taught course 2016
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2016
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2016
  • Bus Analytic SS Modeling Taught course 2016
  • Corporate Project Experience Taught course 2016
  • Managerial Decision Making Taught course 2015
  • Bus Analytic SS Modeling Taught course 2015
  • Managerial Decision Making Taught course 2015
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2015
  • Bus Analytic SS Modeling Taught course 2015
  • Quantitative Business Analysis Taught course 2015
  • Managerial Decision Making Taught course 2014
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2014
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2014
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2014
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2014
  • Quantitative Decision Making Taught course 2014
  • Education And Training

  • B.A. Mathematics, Carroll College
  • M.S. Industrial Engineering, Oregon State University
  • Ph.D. Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Pennsylvania State University
  • Full Name

  • Roger Grinde