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    Psychological Safety Is a Must-Have for a Lean Culture

    Dec. 3, 2024
    Leaders can take multiple steps to provide a safe environment where continuous improvement can thrive.
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    Design Thinking: Human-Centered, Data-Driven Manufacturing

    Dec. 2, 2024
    The five-step empathize, define, ideate, prototype, text planning process can translate data into action in manufacturing.
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    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

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    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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