Mark Spearman, Factory Physics, Receives Inaugural PPI Technical Achievement Award

3 December 2014

Mark Spearman, CEO of Factory Physics Inc. was awarded the prestigious PPI Technical Achievement Award on December 3rd, 2014.

Spearman was recognized for his many contributions to the field of Operations Management theory, including development of new theory, codification of existing theory, teaching, research and writing.

The annual award includes an unrestricted grant to support additional research in the recipient’s field.

Mark L. Spearman, PhD, is the founder, president, and CEO of Factory Physics, Inc. and coauthor of the textbook Factory Physics®.

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