In practice, lean manufacturing is an operating philosophy that yields a number of long-term benefits that aren’t always obvious to those who are considering adopting it. The first thing most ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Pankaj Goyal, Co-Founder and COO of AutoNxt Automation. Lean manufacturing principles can play a crucial role in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India. The application of lean manufacturing can ...

Though the terms Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing often conjure images of industrial plants and assembly lines, the application of these principles has no limits. Any industry that provides a product ...

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur who launched a Tesla convertible into outer space on Feb. 6, is nothing if not audacious. So when he told investment analysts the next day that his Silicon Valley ...

SmartPlanet colleagues Andrew Nusca and Larry Dignan have been doing a great job following the debacle involving Toyota’s sticky gas pedals, and point to discussions about how the automaker's ...

Welcome to our first IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads for the year 2023. Lean manufacturing attracted significant attention from our IW manufacturing community over the past seven days, followed by supply ...