Continuous Improvement

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

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Continuous Improvement

Reducing Waste: 5 Tips from an Operations Leader

Nov. 12, 2024
Innovative approaches to waste reduction can involve material and time optimization, AI integration, workflow streamlining and talent development.
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IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards Winners: Lessons in Operational Excellence

Oct. 21, 2024
Representatives of Raymond Corp, Sandvik Coromant, Intertape Polymer Group and Toyota Material Handling discuss how they achieve and maintain operational excellence in manufacturing...
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2024 IndustryWeek’s Best Plants: At HindlePower, Taking Care of Business Means Taking Care of Your People

Oct. 14, 2024
This family-led manufacturer emphasizes employee education and personal growth as cornerstones of company success.
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Timken's Approach to Continuous Improvement

Oct. 1, 2024
Marty Hallman, director of Bearing Operations at Timken, talks about how the global motion-and-drive company seeks operational excellence.
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When Silos Fall, Lean Thrives

Sept. 30, 2024
There are real steps leaders can take to break functional experts out of their hidey-holes.

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Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America, shares insights into the Toyota Production System.
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Mayville Engineering Co. Builds Manufacturing Excellence System

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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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5 Best Practices for Boosting Lean Engagement

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