Nancy Lea Hyer

Professor Nancy Lea Hyer is a distinguished academic and former operations manager at Hewlett-Packard, currently serving at the Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University. She specializes in cellular operations, lean production, and project management, with notable contributions to both academia and industry.

Education:

• PhD in International Business & Operations Management, Indiana University (1982)
• MBA in Operations Management, Indiana University (1981)
• BA in History & Russian Studies, University of Richmond (1977)

Research & Leadership:

• Authored/co-authored influential books, including Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing (2003 Shingo Prize winner) and Managing Projects: A Team-Based Approach.
• Served as President of the Operations Management Association and on review boards for journals like Decision Sciences and Management Science.

Consulting & Teaching:

• Consulted for organizations such as Boeing, Cigna, and the U.S. Army, leading executive seminars.
• Teaches MBA courses on process management, quality planning, and project management.

Awards:

• Recipient of the prestigious 2003 Shingo Prize for Research in Manufacturing.