Author Sona Murgai, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Master Coach, brings 15+ years of experience into this ...

For manufacturers seeking to improve operational performance, understanding how waste appears on the shop floor — and how to ...

Across industries such as food processing, pulp and paper, ceramics, engineered wood, biomass, and chemicals, manufacturers ...

Most small businesses don't actually need a new CRM or a salesperson when revenue feels shaky — they need to tighten their ...

Agentic AI—autonomous software “agents” that can observe, decide, and act within business processes—offers a new frontier for efficiency and innovation. It’s therefore tempting to replicate existing ...

Analyst Insight: The most forward-looking supply chain organizations recognize that one of the most transformational aspects of artificial intelligence is its ability to help improve existing ...

Background: The A3 methodology is a key component of Lean performance improvement and is designed to uncover the gaps that exist between current state and future state. The structure of A3 thinking ...

School administrators are both leaders and managers. The management part of the job is relatively easy and can be learned over time. Creating a schedule, hiring staff, running meetings, and ensuring ...

Matt LaFleur is going through a hiring process once again. The Green Bay Packers finally got it right with Jeff Hafley after missing on Mike Pettine and Joe Barry. But it was so right that Hafley is ...

Abstract: The pre-analytical phase in clinical laboratories is vulnerable to inefficiencies and human error, directly affecting diagnostic quality and patient safety. This study presents an integrated ...

IndustryWeek’s coverage of lean and continuous improvement over the past year presents a wealth of wisdom to help advance your 2026 pursuit of manufacturing excellence. If you are looking for a finish ...

After more than a decade of research and development, Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd. has introduced an innovative semiconductor etching method that achieves etch rates up to five times faster than ...