

June 9, 2026
Comparing German and Japanese automotive plants
FEATURE – Visits to nearly 30 automotive plants across Japan and Germany reveal what truly separates good factories from exceptional ones—and the answer is surprisingly simple.


July 6, 2016
The story of the lean transformation of a crane manufacturer
NOTES FROM THE GEMBA – In the past 15 months Terex Cranes has successfully initiated a lean transformation. Follow Catherine Chabiron on her gemba walk to see what this large company is doing to put learning at the heart of its activities.