Continuous Improvement

News, insights and best practices in continuous improvement for manufacturing leaders. Find information on lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and other improvement initiatives.

Highlights

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IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards

2024 IW Best Plants Award Winners: Championship Effort, Championship Achievement

Sept. 3, 2024
IndustryWeek is once again proud to celebrate North American manufacturing excellence. Welcome our 34th class of IW Best Plants honorees, stellar examples of the best.
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Technology and IIoT

Operators Connected by Technology Don’t Quit

Aug. 16, 2024
At a time when workforce shortages plague manufacturing, consider that a connected worker might not walk out the door and leave you hanging.
Jill Jusko
Operations

The 3 E's of TPS and How the Basics Never Go Out of Style

Aug. 13, 2024
Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America, shares insights into the Toyota Production System.
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Continuous Improvement

Mayville Engineering Co. Builds Manufacturing Excellence System

Aug. 7, 2024
David Higgs of MEC and Eric Lussier of Next Level Partners discuss how the Wisconsin-based automotive and commercial equipment supplier set excellence as the company's overriding...
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Continuous Improvement

5 Best Practices for Boosting Lean Engagement

Aug. 2, 2024
An engaged workforce is the catalyst of continuous improvement success.

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