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Ananth Iyer

Krannert Takes Formative Role in Local Innovation Network

Wabash Heartland Innovation Network and Purdue lead the way into the future of agriculture, manufacturing. 

"What could make the region (Northwes Indiana) revolutionary is the technology of the future - The Internet of Things (IOT)." - Ananth Iyer
Purdue Memorial Union in Snow

DCMME’s role in the ranking in the top 10

Purdue was ranked by Industry Week as having the #4 U.S. university program for industrial and manufacturing studies and research. 

Purdue’s Dauch Center for the Management of Manufacturing Enterprises promotes education, research and industrial engagement for those interested in operations management and manufacturing management.
Manufacturing Competitiveness: Technology, Agility, and Personalization
DCMME Manufacturing Conference
Friday, September 28, 2018
“Manufacturing Competitiveness: Technology, Agility, and Personalization”

Our Mission

Krannert's manufacturing center

Our History

For nearly thirty years the DCMME Center (Dauch Center for the Management of Manufacturing Enterprises ) has been the focal point within the Krannert School of Management for promoting education, research and industrial engagement with those interested in operations management and manufacturing management.  The Center accomplishes this through various conferences, student competitions, and company projects that create venues for collaboration between firms, students and faculty across the state and around the globe. Bridging industry, students and faculty.



get in touch

Ananth Iyer
Ananth Iyer
Director, DCMME & GSCMI | Susan Bulkeley Butler Chair in Operations Department Head, Management
(765) 49-44514
aiyer@purdue.edu
Steven Dunlop
Steven R. Dunlop
Managing Director, DCMME & GSCMI 
(765) 49-47800
dunlops@purdue.edu
Heidi Allwes
Heidi Allwes
Center Coordinator
(765) 49-44322
hallwes@purdue.edu
Partner center spring conferenceGSCMI Spring Conference
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Interviews with past directors

Tom Brady
Assistant Director, 1992 - 1998

Amanda Thompson
Assistant Director, 2005 - 2006