A nod to small businesses as they fight to survive

It’s been over 60 years since the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) first celebrated National Small Business Day. What started as a day is now a weeklong celebration (2025 May 4-10) in recognition of small businesses and as a needed reminder of how critical micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are to powering economy-wide production […]

Continuous improvement’s impact on manufacturing: bridging the gap between theory and action

In the rapidly evolving, innovation-driven manufacturing landscape, it’s do or die for most manufacturers, who must embrace continuous improvement practices to stay ahead. Yet, a Gartner survey reveals that only 29 per cent of supply chain organisations, including manufacturers, have built the essential capabilities to deliver on future performance. This large gap highlights the urgent […]