Why Focusing on Lead Time, Not Just Efficiency and Cost, Drives Manufacturing Success

Efficiency and cost matter, but lead time drives true competitiveness. UW–Madison research and industry examples show how shortening lead time improves quality, reduces waste, and enhances responsiveness—helping manufacturers deliver faster, operate leaner, and win more business.

Collaboration is Key, and the Heart of a Custom Course

A successful custom course elevates a company’s workforce and addresses critical training gaps. That success comes from close collaboration between leadership, subject matter experts, instructors, and instructional designers. Here is an example of how one …