Nelson M. Fraiman
Professor of Professional Practice
Decision, Risk, and Operations
Director
W. Edwards Deming Center
BS, Columbia, 1968; MS, 1969; MBA, 1971; PhD, 1977
Joined CBS in 1995
Office:
400
Uris
Phone:
212-854-2076
E-mail:
nmf1@gsb.columbia.edu
Fax:
212-316-9180
Personal Website
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Professor Fraiman joined the faculty after a 17-year career at International Paper Company, where his most recent position was chief technology officer for eight manufacturing divisions. Prior to this he developed and managed a group responsible for productivity improvement and process innovation, and still earlier he directed company-wide educational activities. Fraiman teaches operations and technology management. His research explores institutionalizing quality improvement. He specializes in the retailing, consulting and process industries.