Manufacturing leadership doesn’t fall on one organization; Wisconsin is full of knowledge and experience. Now it’s time for collaboration. With many organizations already “in the room,” we need to be more intentional about connecting this expertise and forming a manufacturing network.
Manufacturing and Industrial
The Future of Manufacturing Depends on How Regions Learn Together
Artificial intelligence is changing manufacturing, but technology alone won’t determine who leads. The manufacturers and regions that collaborate, learn, and innovate together will build the greatest long-term competitive advantage.
Operational Excellence Isn’t Very Excellent
Written by: James Rink, EdD, Director, QRM Center, UW–Madison Operational excellence isn’t very excellent all that often. That may sound blunt, but it reflects a pattern I have seen across industries. Organizations invest heavily …
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.
Tyson Foods Leads with Process Safety Management Professionals
Six professionals from Tyson Foods’ Corporate PSM team recently earned their Process Safety Management Professional (PSMP) credentials. This milestone reflects Tyson’s continued investment in safety excellence and professional development. Offered jointly by the University of …
The Human Element in Digital Transformation: Why People Drive Success More Than Technology and How Leaders Can Respond
Written by Sara Kraemer, PhD Why the Human Element is Essential in Digital Transformation Most organizations approach digital transformation from technology and business-centric lenses. However, human and organizational elements also play a critical role …
Custom Courses Deliver Targeted “Upskilling”
In today’s rapidly evolving technical landscape, keeping an engineering workforce at the cutting edge requires continuous learning and customized skill development. Interdisciplinary Professional Programs can collaborate with a company to design a custom course that directly addresses their unique development needs.
Product Safety: An Important and Challenging Task
The Importance of Ensuring Product Safety In today’s fast-paced consumer market, product safety is paramount. As technology and innovation drive the creation of new products, ensuring those products are safe becomes an increasingly complex and …