Welcome to this edition of IndustryWeek's Continuous Improvement newsletter. We lead off with the latest Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement podcast. The hosts continue their exploration of Dr. W. Edwards Deming's 14 points for management. I won't say more about this episode except to urge you to listen to it in its entirety. Co-host Mohamed Saleh makes an interesting comment about using kaizen to spread best practices across an organization. I had not heard this take before, but it's intriguing.
I also am taking this opportunity to again promote the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards competition. It's a valuable program to showcase excellence, give your employees a public pat on the back for their hard work, and learn how you compare to other facilties pursuing excellence. One note: At the bottom of the announcement is a link to a word doc of the 2026 entry form. If you are simply curious about what the competition entails, this download provides insights.
And, finally, please continue sending me ideas about what continuous improvement leaders you would like to hear from. You are my best source of ideas. — Jill Jusko, [email protected]
