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 ...

The Office of Continuous Improvement has a library of Lean resources available for loan. Below is the list of resources that includes books, DVDs and workshop materials. These resources cover the ...

There are many excellent books and videos on Lean and continuous improvement. They each provide a slightly different perspective and, as such, each adds their own unique value. To distill some of the ...

It is an unfortunate fact: Many senior leaders and senior staff do not understand the fundamentals of lean. It’s one thing to recite knowledge of lean, and another to live lean every day—both on the ...

Workshops can also be scheduled for additional department training or a department retreat. If your department would be interested in a workshop we can work with you to schedule it at a time ...

A 5S program consists of sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain. Learn how to implement a 5S program, boost ...

Lean principles have proved incredibly effective for future-proofing organizations from wasting resources. Though the philosophy originated in manufacturing, its adaptability has made it essential for ...

Lean is a business philosophy applicable to any kind of work process at any kind of business. The premise: driving out waste in all of its forms will lead to better value for the customer. It means ...

Financially strapped and under pressure to stretch strained resources, public school districts share many of the same challenges faced by other government departments to eliminate wasteful practices ...