Malcolm Wheatley, IT editor at TM and a former engineer reviews the relationship between lean practitioners and ERP technology. Speak to lean purists, and the answer to the above question is usually a ...

Manufacturing continues to stand as one of the final frontiers to digital transformation. We are now a decade into Industry 4.0, and all of us can agree that it’s been an exhilarating ten years.

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 ...

Innovation is vital to any successful business, but it can be challenging to achieve. Nearly all executives will say that innovation is essential, but there is little consensus on how to manage it.

A lean business model is an approach to business development that focuses on creating value for the customer while minimizing waste within the organization. This model derives its core principles from ...