Bill Keen is the Founder and CEO of Keen Wealth Advisors and the Best-Selling Author of Keen on Retirement. At my company, we pride ourselves on being perceptive, personalized and precise. However, ...

How simple, familiar tools like Excel—when used correctly and shared with everyone—can be used to very effectively support continuous improvement. George Husted, director of software and controls, ...

With the need for constant innovation, creating systems that meet customer expectations demands continuous improvement within a complex design process. The American Society for Quality defines ...

Quality Technology Company (QTC), a Schaumburg, IL.-based consuting and training company, is offering a Six Sigma Audit Checklist free of charge for companies that want to launch a Six Sigma ...

When to use paper checklists, versus digital checklists, depends on circumstances, and the people involved in a task. For example, when multiple people collaborate in processing a job, task, or ...

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 ...

EVOLUTION: Checklists don’t just prevent mistakes – they create a shared language for teams, making it easier to collaborate, onboard newcomers, and adapt as projects evolve. August 28, 2025 I have ...

In high-pressure, low-margin manufacturing sectors such as food and beverage (F&B), complacency is costly. Staying competitive means constantly improving how work gets done. Continuous improvement (CI ...