The plumbing and heating industry is becoming increasingly competitive. This may be due to a sudden rise in demand for home improvements during the pandemic which pushed the industry to a record high ...

Building agility into your team’s approaches can help your organization adapt to fast-changing conditions from within or even external ones. A key part of this that has benefited many of my consulting ...

Approach AI as a thought partner with lean to improve decision-making and strategy. The two aren't mutually exclusive. AI's power lies in clearing the noise so leaders can focus on problem-solving in ...

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Michigan Tech’s Lean practitioners are agents of positive change across campus. While maintaining their primary roles, they lead continuous improvement initiatives, consult with teams, analyze ...

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 ...

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 ...