Because lean manufacturing reduces waste and increases the efficiency of your production line, it has an impact on other parts of the business. Converting to the new system requires adjustments within ...

IndustryWeek’s coverage of lean and continuous improvement over the past year presents a wealth of wisdom to help advance ...

Production planning, for many companies, is still akin to a miscalculated speculation. Their production is based on a forecast, and they build according to that forecast -- which is rarely right. As a ...

For a company in Chesterfield, Mo., it involved something as seemingly simple as attaching a trash can to an employee’s chair. For one in St. Louis, it meant leaving the cover off an electronic ...

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principals are used to improve processes and create efficiencies in the overall manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing is used to minimize waste, while saving costs ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Companies that have utilized lean manufacturing principles know a thing or two about cutting waste. With inauguration day behind us, we’ve already seen some of the first big moves from the new ...

Another wave of lockdowns will renew concerns about supply chains and shortages. As a grower of fresh mushrooms, for decades I experienced the difficulties of filling orders during wild fluctuations ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Can AI agents help onshore lost production industries back to Europe and North America? One startup says yes, and they'll ...