Continuous process improvement can benefit all aspects of life — from personal New Year’s resolutions to complex drug development. In a world where two-thirds of planned improvement initiatives fail, ...

Efficient human movement reduces fatigue, injury risk, and process variation, directly impacting safety and quality. Categorizing tasks into value-added and non-value-added helps focus improvement ...

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 ...

Steve Swinney is CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, a leader in the building materials industry that manages locally led companies. In the world of business, everyone is focused on value creation, but ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University student Andrew Eden entered his supply chain specialist internship at Goodwill Industries knowing that he had the process management skills to add value ...