No one will ever accuse Dave Rizzardo, associate director of the Maryland World Class Consortia of being shy or dispassionate about lean manufacturing and operational excellence. But, on a panel ...

Lean manufacturing has long been celebrated for its systematic approach to reducing waste and enhancing efficiency in production environments. In the contemporary industrial landscape, changeover ...

Lean manufacturing and green manufacturing are not always considered at the same time as companies plan their factory improvement initiatives. Often, in “going green,” a company will aim for a certain ...

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 ...

Continuously optimizing manufacturing operations around concepts like OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) and Lean Manufacturing may seem outdated in the age of Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet ...

IndustryWeek’s coverage of lean and continuous improvement over the past year presents a wealth of wisdom to help advance your 2026 pursuit of manufacturing excellence. If you are looking for a finish ...

Digital information technologies can help companies enhance their lean manufacturing strategies. Tim Stuart, founder and president at Visual Decisions Inc., used a FitBit to illustrate how. “FitBit ...

What is a CoE, and why is it important to manufacturing operations? A Center of Excellence (CoE) is a group within an organization that is responsible for defining the goals an initiative will ...

Manufacturing businesses like machine shops, and the supply chains that serve them, have multiple moving parts that can be managed efficiently from a well-designed workspace. Designing a ...