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

As anyone who has been a public servant for more than a decade knows, improvement initiatives seem to come and go like the tide. Total Quality Management. Zero Defects. Six Sigma. Performance ...

The command-and-control hierarchical organization of large companies is rapidly giving way to a more biological metaphor, one in which a corporate nervous system senses important signals from the ...

Hospital IT directors face a set of challenges that are unique in the healthcare industry. You’re working to keep patient information secure, nail down IT processes and provide the best equipment and ...

Next Thursday I’ll be speaking at eft’s 3PL Summit and Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum in Chicago. My speech is based on a survey, answered by 150 respondents, on what kinds of programs most improve ...

A common beginning approach to lean manufacturing is the "technology agnostic" philosophy, says Michael Burkett, vice president of research at AMR Research Inc. "One of the principles of lean is to ...

As the AI industry continues to advance at a rapid pace, Lean Solutions is at the forefront of this technological revolution. In line with the industry trend, 70% of executives expect to increase AI ...

A state agency that provides benefits to residents suffers staff cuts that result in long wait times for callers who want to apply for help over the phone. The agency decides the best solution is to ...