Lean and continuous improvement have always been immensely popular topics among the readers of IndustryWeek (as they should), and 2023 continued that theme. Top reads from the past year addressed ...

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Lean isn’t just a trendy concept; here’s how it can streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity in a competitive manufacturing landscape.

Some toolmakers have been slow to adopt principles of lean manufacturing; an egg-based post-holiday check-in; and Toyota's new sustainable electric vehicle.

Applying lean principles in the project management process, especially in industries like manufacturing, can make a difference in how you plan, execute, and control projects.

In lean manufacturing, the goal is to establish precise procedures for making products in the safest, easiest, and most efficient manner possible.

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Last year accelerated the fact that to survive most effectively in a volatile marketplace supply chains and manufacturing firms need to transform and become more digital.