Innovation is a central component of manufacturing today. It takes many forms and addresses many functions. Some are simple tactics for improving shop floor operations. Other innovative concepts are mammoth, disrupting the way we do business. But, all innovations start much the same way…a spark of a concept.
Then what? How an idea evolves from inspiration to execution is sometimes a mystery, sometimes pure luck, and sometimes a carefully orchestrated process with many individuals participating, each playing a vital role.
