by Rich Nave | Feb 6, 2026 | Continuous Improvement
As manufacturing continues its digital transformation, one thing is clear: the greatest barriers to success aren’t technical—they’re human. From AI-enabled inspection systems to automated dashboards and connected equipment, plants are investing in powerful tools. But... 
by Murray Sittsamer | Dec 10, 2025 | Continuous Improvement
In a surprising turn of events, Santa Claus, CEO of Santa’s Workshop, Inc., found himself facing another logistical nightmare in 2025—and this time, it wasn’t just supply chain chaos or elf burnout. It was… tariff volatility. 😱 With international sleigh routes under... 
by Murray Sittsamer | Jun 16, 2025 | Continuous Improvement
My son-in-law is a railroad enthusiast. He devours books on rail history, collects memorabilia, and once worked at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay. Thanks to him, I’ve started noticing details I never paid attention to before—like the sheer weight trains... 
by Denis Devos | Jun 7, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
In May 2023, I had the opportunity to attend the 2023 World Conference on Quality and Improvement in Philadelphia and participate in a lot of great sessions. I had the honor of presenting this year on “FMEA – New Ideas for Greater Effectiveness”. Many of you... 
by Guest Blogger | Nov 1, 2021 | Continuous Improvement
We are pleased to publish the following guest blog by Mark Troup. As the director of Supplier Quality for a global vehicle manufacturer, I was responsible for the nonconformance delivery rate of 300 suppliers. On an average month at least 60 suppliers delivered some... 
by Murray Sittsamer | Jan 8, 2021 | Continuous Improvement
I had the distinct pleasure of talking with John Walsh, CEO, of the Michigan Manufacturers Association last month. The topic of our conversation was “Bolstering MFG Competitiveness and Excellence in the Shadow of COVID-19.” We looked at where manufacturing...