The push for incorporating data and analytics into business is widespread, and empirical evidence confirms it's not just hype. Data-driven companies are 23 times more likely to top their competitors ...

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.

In my 20 years of experience, I've seen how data centralization and visualization can support strategic decision making by making complex data from multiple sources clear and easy to interpret. This ...

Ever wondered how some data analysts seem to effortlessly turn raw data into actionable insights while others struggle to make sense of it all? The secret lies in mastering the right tools and ...

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 ...

The importance of software to industrial business operations cannot be overstated as requirements from business partners, customers, and regulatory agencies increasingly demand access to data in all ...

For the power and utility sector, operational excellence allows every member of a plant to visualize how workflows operate to produce optimal output. Doing so enables all personnel to identify issues ...

With more than two decades of experience in lean and agile software development, I have seen how continuous improvement can revolutionize a business. As a founder who has successfully grown a company, ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...