One of the leaders of lean manufacturing, and the man who tutored Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda on the Toyota Production System, Nampachi Hayashi, died June 21.

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

BOSTON, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fabriq, the Lean Daily Management (LDM) SaaS platform empowering frontline manufacturing teams, today announced that it has closed a $25 million growth equity ...