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 ...

Lean and agile manufacturing refer to modern advances in production technology and manufacturing methodology that have led to reduced costs, quicker response time and improved customer service in ...

We’re living in a consumer’s world—everything they want, they get, and retailers are beside themselves trying to accommodate. Gone are the days of two clothing collections per year; now it’s multiple ...

It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...