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

Behind the Curtain
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July 29, 2025
Fear and bonuses fail as winning strategies. Empathy drives progress.
IndustryWeek
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July 24, 2025
With its focus on technology and connectivity, Industry 4.0 didn't put enough attention on people and how they fit into manufacturing, says Sarah Tilkens at the KPI Lab.
Behind the Curtain
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July 24, 2025
Goals don't always drive progress and can actually hinder team success. Learn strategies to foster improved outcomes.
Behind the Curtain
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July 22, 2025
Delve into the crucial topic of effective team decision-making techniques, warning against one particular method that can irreparably harm team dynamics and spill over into the...
Behind the Curtain
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July 17, 2025
Friction and conflict are not the hallmarks of a team destined to solve important problems, but it’s a phase teams typically go through. In this podcast, co-hosts Professor Mohamed...

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