I. Thibault Inc.’s lean transformation won awards from the Canadian Plastics Industry Assn. First row: Marc Thibault, VP sales and marketing; Pierre Fillion, GM of the CPIA; Lyse Thibault, CEO.

One of the greatest challenges when developing a lean culture is how to get everyone engaged in the continuous improvement strategy. As with any arduous endeavor, it’s beneficial to look for a few ...

The central thesis of Shannon Karels and Kathy Miller’s first book, Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success, is that lean transformation ...

A common question regarding lean transformation is: How do we make lean stick? How do we instill lean into our culture and make it part of our company DNA, engaging the whole workforce in continually ...