Across the country, Americans hold many misconceptions about the manufacturing industry. There’s a widespread belief that the U.S. manufacturing industry is in decline, that jobs are going overseas, ...

The ability to solve complex problems effectively has become a defining factor for success. Yet, despite the abundance of tools and methodologies available, I've noticed organizations often struggle ...

For the last few years, the global supply chain has felt like it’s permanently on edge. One delay turns into another. A ...

Process reliability and faster technology deployment are two of the most pressing manufacturing challenges currently facing the semiconductor industry. In a world of ever-evolving technology and ...

For much of the 20th century, manufacturing seemed like the industry most capable of grabbing the future with both hands, propelling itself forward, and bringing the rest of the world along for the ...

WATERLOO -- Each group of students had several lengths of PVC pipe and a cup full of marbles. Their task seemed simple: Transport the marbles to another cup across the room using only the pipes.

Problem-solving skills are at the top of everybody’s list of what makes for a great leader. The mindset is that if you can solve problems, you’re going to go far. But in reality, only people who solve ...

This is the latest in our Earth Month series. Throughout the month of April, we are reporting on the quest for more sustainable alternatives and some of the other most pressing and overlooked problems ...