Chad Laux

Knoy 271
Knoy Hall
Biography
Dr. Laux is currently Associate Professor of Computer & Information Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette and has developed a concentrated area in Lean Six Sigma where he teaches Lean Six Sigma Systems at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels in Computer & Information Technology. His teaching attracts a wide variety of student majors including Computer & Information Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management Technology, and Healthcare Policy and Management. During his 13 years in industry, Dr. Laux served primarily in Tier One organizations and managed Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Product Design functions. During that time, Chad received multiple Six Sigma Black Belt certifications and conducted multiple continuous improvement projects.
Education:
- Purdue University, Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Technology, 1995
- Purdue University, Master of Science Degree, Industrial Technology, 1999
- Iowa State University, Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Agriculture and Industrial Technology, 2007
Certifications:
- (3) Six Sigma Black Belt, General Electric Co, Caterpillar Inc., American Society of Quality #00048 of #87674
- Certified Lean manufacturing practicioner, Kirby Risk Corporation
- Certified Senior Technology Manager, Association of Technology, Management, annd Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
- Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, Indiana Business Modernization and Technology Corp
(1) 2014, Engagement Award, TLI Department, Purdue University. • Peer nominated and voted best based on contribution to the scholarship of engagement by faculty. (2) 2013, Best Poster Award, College of Technology, Purdue University. • Peer nominated and voted best based on contribution to the scholarship of teaching by faculty. (3) 2012, Exemplary Service and Leadership Award, ATMAE. • Recipients of the award are recognized for exemplary contributions and service as President of a national division of ATMAE. (4) 2011, Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship, Class of 1944-45, Purdue University • Twelve Purdue Assistant Professor faculty are awarded annually for recognition of teaching excellence and development of teaching potential.
Chopra, S., Laux, C., Schmidt, E. K., & Rajan, P. (2017). Perception of performance indicators in an agri-food supply chain: Case study of India’s Public Rice Distribution System. Journal of Food System Dynamics, 8(2), 130-145.
Full Text - Perception of Performance Indicators in an Agri-Food Supply-1.pdf
2. Laux, C. M., Li, N.G, Seliger, C., & Springer, J. (2017). Impacting Big Data Analytics in Higher Education through Lean Six Sigma techniques. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 66(5). doi: DOI 10.1108/IJPPM-09-2016-0194.
Full Text (Final) - 2017_Journal_Impacting Big Data w SS in HEI_Laux_et_al-1.pdf
3. Lu, J.G*, Laux, C. M., & Antony, J. (2017). Lean Six Sigma Leadership in Higher Education Institutions. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 66(5), 13. doi: 10.1108/IJPPM-09-2016-0195.
Full Text (Final) - 2017_Journal_LSS Leadership in HEI_Laux_et_al-1.pdf
4. Rajan, P., Shweta, C., A.K., S., & Laux, C. (2016). Designing for Food Security: Portability and the Expansion of User Freedoms Through the COREPDS in Chhattisgarh, India. Information Technologies & International Development, 12(3), 38.
5. Laux, C. M., Mosher, G., & Hurburgh, C. (2015). Application of quality management systems to grain: an inventory management case study. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 31(2), 313-321. doi: 10.13031/aea.31.10860.
Full Text - PRS 10860-1.pdf
6. Laux, C. M., Walton, A., Van Epps, A., Darrell, S., & Delana, C. (2015). Gateway Experiences to Engineering Technology: Development of an Introductory Course. Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 50(1), 91-103., casit.illinoisstate.edu/ojs/index.php/CeMaST/issue/view/119/showToc.
Full Text - 953-1377-1-PB-1.pdf
7. Laux, C., Johnson, M., & Cada, P. (2015). Project barriers to timely completion of six sigma green belt projects. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 6(2), 138-160.
Full Text - IJLSS-02-2014-0006-1.pdf
8. Laux, C. M., Johnson, M., & Cada, P. (2015). LSS green belt projects planned vs. actual duration. The Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering, 31(1), 1-18.
Full Text - LSS_Green_Belt_Projects-1.pdf
Conference or symposium proceedings
1. Laux, C., Singh Hundal, G., & Gupta, A. (2017). Digitization and Automation of Global Supply Chains for Natural Disaster Risk Mitigation. ATMAE Conference.
2. Lu, J.G*, Suresh, A.G, & Laux, C. (2017). Designing for Standardizing on Six Sigma Education. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 13). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. doi: 10.5703/1288284316384
Full Text (Final) - 2017_ICLSS_HEI_LSS Standards review of BOK_Lu_Suresh_Laux-2.pdf
3. Lu, J.G*, Suresh, A.G, & Laux, C. (2017). Designing for Standardizing on Six Sigma Education. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 13). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. doi: 10.5703/1288284316384
Full Text (Final) - 2017_ICLSS_HEI_LSS Standards review of BOK_Lu_Suresh_Laux-1.pdf
4. Li, N.G*, Ely, S.G, & Laux, C. (2017). How to Use Lean Six Sigma to Improve Service Processes in Higher Education: A Case Study. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 17). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. doi: 10.5703/1288284316375
Full Text (Final) - 2017_ICLSS_HEI_LSS for Service in Grant review_Ely_Li_Laux-1.pdf
5. Laux, C., & Nunes, L. (2017). Learning Lean Six Sigma: A Student Reflective Study. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 8). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. doi: 10.5703/1288284316379, 155 S. Grant St.
Full Text (Final) - 2017_ICLSS_HEI_Conference Proceeding_Learning LSS_Reflective_Laux_Nunes-1.pdf
6. Chopra, K.U*, Chopra, S., & Laux, C. (2017). Utilizing Six Sigma Methodology for Training Undergraduate Student for Conducting Global Field Research. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 6). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. doi: 10.5703/1288284316375
Full Text (Final) - 2017_ICLSS_HEI_Conference Proceeding_Training for undergrad research_Chopra_Laux-1.pdf
7. Chintalapudi, K.G, Hewetson, B.G, & Laux, C. (2016). A Conceptual Framework for Lean Six Sigma and Environmental Sustainability Integration: ISO 14001:2015 Standard (pp. 9). Edinburgh: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of Lean Six Sigma.
Full Text - Sixth International Conference on LSS Proceedings-May 30 and 31 2016-2.pdf
8. Laux, C., Li, N.G, & Springer, J. (2016). A Proposal of a Framework for Big Data and Six Sigma Integration for Improvement of DMAIC Projects (pp. 19). Edinburgh: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of Lean Six Sigma.
Full Text - Sixth International Conference on LSS Proceedings-May 30 and 31 2016-1.pdf
9. Laux, C., & Hansen, R. (2016). Network Forensics: Achieving Maturity through CMMI and Lean Six Sigma (pp. 11). Edinburgh: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of Lean Six Sigma.
Full Text - Sixth International Conference on LSS Proceedings-May 30 and 31 2016-3.pdf
10. Lu, J.G, Laux, C. M., & Chong, R.G (2015). A Model for Chinese and U.S. Infant Formula Regulation. St. Paul, MN: Proceedings of the IFAMA World Conference.
Full Text - IFAMA 2015_Harmonize China and U.S. Infant Formula Regulations -1.pdf
11. Chopra, S., Rajan, P., & Laux, C. M. (2015). Facilitating successful global research among Engineering and Technology scholars: The case study of agricultural supply chain. San Antonio, TX: Proceeding of the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration.
Full Text - ASEE 2015 Chopra Rajan Laux-1.pdf
12. Saxena, A.G, Seliger, C.G, Atkinson, K.U, Laux, C. M., & Springer, J. (2015). Impacting Big Data Analytics in Higher Education through the techniques of Lean Six Sigma. Edinburgh, UK: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education Institution.
Full Text - PAPER - Applying Lean Six Sigma to Big Data Analytics in Higher Education_Final-1.pdf
13. Jing, L.G, Saxena, A.G, Laux, C. M., Daugherty, J., & Qian, L.G (2015). Lean Six Sigma Leadership in Higher Education Institution. Edinburgh, UK: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education Institution.
Full Text - 0429_Conf_HEI paper Final-1.pdf
14. Chong, R.G, Goe, G.G, & Laux, C. M. (2015). Improving the biometric data collection process through six sigma. West Lafayette, IN: CERIAS '15 Proceedings of the 16th Annual Information Security Symposium.
Full Text - CERIAS 2015 Chong et al-1.pdf
15. Rajan, P., Chopra, S.G, A.K., S., & Laux, C. M. (2014). Designing for food security: the expansion of capabilities through the COREPDS in Chhattisgarh, India. Philadelphia, PA: Academy of Management Proceedings 2014.
16. Laux, C. M. (2014). Engineering technology pathways: the food and foodstuff supply chain. Indianapolis, IN: Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.
Full Text - ASEE_2014_ET_Pathways_Laux_Turnpaugh_Dunlap-1.pdf
17. Laux, C., & Depew, D. (2014). Six sigma and open innovation. Gurabo, Puerto Rico: VI International Symposium on Energy & Innovation Entrepreneurship Forum.
18. Sareen, S., Laux, C., & Marshall, B. (2014). The suitability of lean, six sigma and lean six sigma for small, medium, and large scale firms. Savanna, GA: Proceedings of the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration.
19. Gu, J., Qiu, J., Laux, C., & Newton, K. (2013). How six sigma applies in hi tech companies: an integrated model of six sigma, new product development, and triz. New Orleans, LA: Conference Proceedings Papers of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.
20. Laux, C., & Sanchez, D. (2013). Curriculum development: food supply chain management systems. 2nd Annual Purdue & Ivy Tech Engineering Technology Summit.
21. Laux, C. (2013). Food and foodstuff – Indiana’s bioeconomy needs. Indianapolis, IN: Annual Purdue & Ivy Tech Engineering Technology Summit.
22. Chennupati, S., Newton, K., Laux, C., & Schmidt, E. (2012). Mitigating risk in supply networks using a risk mitigation tool: phase-1 development of a new business process tool. Bangalore, India: Proceedings of the Biennial Supply Chain Management Conference.
23. Chopra, S., Caballero, H., Laux, C., & Yang, H. (2012). Reverse logistics in the heavy machinery industry. Bangalore, India: Proceedings of the Biennial Supply Chain Management Conference.
Conference summaries or abstracts
1. Ely, S.G, Baute, A., Laux, C. M., & Newton, K. (2015). Leveraging partnerships for increased impact. Seattle, WA: 2015 High Impact Technology Exchange Conference.
Full Text - 2015 Sessions for Program Book website USE THIS (mlw)-1.pdf
2. Chopra, S., & Laux, C. M. (2014). Designing curriculum involving industry participation: positive outcome on students learning and development.. New Orleans, LA: Presentation at the Annual conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.
3. Nunez, H.G, & Laux, C. M. (2014). Supply chain management in the construction industry. St. Louis, MO: Presentation at the Annual conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.
4. Laux, C., Lu, J., & Shuck, B. (2013). Lean manufacturing – a study on distance learning curriculum improvements. New Orleans, LA: Presentation at the 2013 ATMAE Annual Conference.
5. Johns, J., & Laux, C. (2013). Six sigma and industry collaboration. New Orleans, LA: Presentation at the 2013 ATMAE Annual Conference.
6. Johns, J., & Laux, C. (2013). What is enterprise six sigma. New Orleans, LA: Presentation at the 2013 ATMAE Annual Conference.
7. Laux, C. M., & Sanchez, D.G (2013). Curriculum innovation driven by industry inputs: engineering technology pathways. Phoenix, AZ: Proceedings of the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration.
8. Chopra, S., & Laux, C. (2013). Challenges and outcomes of industry based projects on student learning: a lean manufacturing course. Phoenix, AZ: Presentation at the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration.
Books
1. (2017). In C. Laux, J. Antony, & E. Cudney (Eds.), 4th International Conference for Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education (1st ed., vol. 1, pp. 157). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. doi: 10.5703/1288284316369
Full Text (Final) - 2017_ICLSS_HEI_Conference Proceeding_Preface_Laux et al-1.pdf
Book reviews
1. (2016). Review of Chapter: Safety Approaches. In C. Laux (Ed.), Nano-Safety: What We Need to Know to Protect Workers.
Publications in trade journals
1. Laux, C. (2012). Student Division Highlights (5th ed., vol. 13, pp. 5). ATMAE Insider.
2. Laux, C. (2012). Students will lead planning for 2012 robotics (3rd ed., vol. 13, pp. 5). ATMAE Insider.
3. Laux, C. (2011). The chapter effect adds value for student members (1st ed., vol. 13, pp. 5). ATMAE Insider.
Invited publications and scholarly presentations
Oral Presentations
1. Oral Presentation
"Food Security in India: Technology Adoption in the public distribution system,"
Global Food Challenge Webinar, Land o Lakes.
February 16, 2018.
2. Oral Presentation
"Introduction to the Purdue Polytechnic,"
Adani Group Polytechnic Presentation.
January 2017.
3. Oral Presentation
"Topics in food security: Measuring performance and technology adoption in the public distribution system supply chain of Chhattisgarh, India,"
American Society for Quality.
December 12, 2016.
4. Oral Presentation
"Lean Six Sigma: Anything New under this Hood.,"
Indiana Foundation for Strategic Sourcing (F4SS).
September 2013.
5. Oral Presentation
"Engineering technology pathways: food and foodstuff supply chain project,"
Indiana Food Safety and Defense Task Force.
March 2012.
6. Oral Presentation
"Four-year articulation of the NAM-endorsed skills certification system,"
National Associate of Manufacturer’s Indiana Stakeholders Webinar.
December 2011.
7. Oral Presentation
"STEM Education Research,"
Purdue President and Provost College of Technology Tour, Purdue University.
September 2009.
1. Other
"Panel Discussion with Keynote Speakers,"
4th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education, Purdue University.
May 25, 2017.
2. Other
"Panel Discussion with Keynote Speakers,"
6th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma.
May 31, 2016.
3.
"Traceability of bulk grains,"
GEAPS / IAOM Great Lakes Regional Conference.
April 12, 2008.
Other submitted publications and editorial contributions
1. (2016). In A. Jiju & C. Laux (Eds.), Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Lean Six Sigma (pp. 234). Edinburgh: Heriot-Watt University., https://www.hw.ac.uk/schools/social-sciences/departments/business-manage...
Full Text - Sixth International Conference on LSS Proceedings-May 30 and 31 2016-4.pdf
2. Fick, V., Van Ingen-Dunn, C., Laux, C. M., & Turnpaugh, V. (2013). Overview of an engineering pathway guide with strategies for teaching, learning, and student support. Washington, DC: Workshop at the 2013 ATE Principal Investigators Conference.
Accepted
1. Laux, C., & Ramirez, J. (2017). ISOManagement systems as a vehicle for the implementation of Lean manufacturingandSix Sigma. Undergrad Research Experience Purdue.
2. Laux, C., Antony, J., & Cudney, B. (2017). Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education: Current state of the art, Challenges, Readiness Factors, Basic Tools, Case Examples and Lessons Learned. Fourth International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education.
1. Li, N.G*, Laux, C. M., & Antony, J. Designing for Six Sigma at a Lead Acid Battery Company in China: A Case study. Quality Engineering, 28.
Full Text (Revision) - 2018_Journal_submission_LSS in Chinese Lead Acid Battery Co_Li_Laux et al-1.pdf
Published
1. Laux, C. (2017). Global Food Security: Food Quality Management Systems.
2. Abney, S.G, Johns, J.G, & Laux, C. M. (2015). A framework for applying sustainability principles through lean six sigma (vol. April 2015). Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering.
Full Text - 2015 ATMAE White Paper Abney Johns Laux-1.pdf
Industry Engagement:
Laux, C., & Mendoza, Luis, R. (May, 2015). Short Course: Lean six sigma for food industry- safety, traceability, and quality. UTEC - Universidad de Ingeniería & Tecnología College & University Workshop. Lima, Peru.
Consulting:
Strategic Planning
Lean Six Sigma
Total Quality Management
Food Supply Chains
Professional Affiliations:
American Society for Quality
American Society for Engineering Education
Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering