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 ...

The principles of lean manufacturing have proven their effectiveness across various industries, and the project management domain is no exception. The integration of lean principles into project ...

Freudenberg NOK Santa Ana produces gaskets. The word belies its complexity: Gaskets, of which O-rings are but one type, are critical but easy-to-overlook components of many machines. They fit between ...

Standardizing your company’s approach can pay off. Here’s how. by Michael Mankins In lean manufacturing, the goal is to establish precise procedures for making products in the safest, easiest, and ...