I’ve always been keen on lean — the productivity methodology that minimizes inefficiency and emphasizes continuous improvement. I was first introduced to lean manufacturing in 1997 when I was hired by ...

"When times are good, it covers a lot of mistakes," said John Brandt, CEO of the Manufacturing Performance Institute, during a recent IndustryWeek-hosted Webcast. However, those mistakes become ...

Organizations seeking to reduce the use of resources, eliminate waste, work smarter and improve efficiency have increasingly turned to lean techniques. Lean teams in particular enjoy the flexibility ...

The issue of reshoring has been around for a while. For instance, longtime manufacturing executive Harry Moser started his Reshoring Initiative over a decade ago. Working to get Original Equipment ...

Globally, manufacturers have acknowledged Lean management principles and digitalization technologies as pivotal for improving operational performance. Despite this, many former Lean manufacturers have ...