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Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement: Back to the Beginning

Behind the Curtain
IndustryWeek revisits the first installment of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement with this “best of” episode.
Aug. 18, 2026
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How a Global Automotive Supplier Uses Digital Twins to Solve Production Problems Before They Reach the Factory Floor

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America Is Running Out of Factories; Why Some Managers Get a Bad Rap: IW’s Weekly Review

Aug. 14, 2026
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Lean Myth No. 6: Leaders Naturally Want Empowered Teams

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Aug. 11, 2026
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Lean Myth No. 5: If Leadership Sponsors Lean, They Are Committed

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Aug. 3, 2026
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From 'Star Trek' to the Shop Floor: Enterprising Leaders Teach Without Realizing It

Aug. 3, 2026
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Andon Is a Signal—But Leadership's Response Is the Critical Part

July 31, 2026
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Your Best Poka-Yoke May Be in Your Supplier's Factory

July 28, 2026
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Myth No. 4: Lean Is About Velocity; Six Sigma Is About Quality

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July 28, 2026

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