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Self-Help Awarded the Shingo Publication Award
March 2, 2026 – the Shingo Institute
LOGAN, Utah—March 2, 2026—The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, is pleased to announce that Self-Help by Samuel Smiles has been selected to receive the Shingo Publication Award. This distinction recognizes seminal works that have stood the test of time and continue to shape the glob...
Read Full ArticleRedefining Excellence: Maturity to Mastery Awarded the Shingo Publication Award
February 22, 2026 – the Shingo Institute
LOGAN, Utah—February 22, 2026—The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, is proud to announce that Mike Martyn has been awarded the Shingo Publication Award for his transformative case study, Redefining Excellence: Maturity to Mastery. This distinguished award recognizes exceptional work...
Read Full ArticleImprovement as a Human Endeavor
January 29, 2026 – Cheryl Jekiel and Steve Gund
Over time, continuous improvement efforts have consistently demonstrated a fundamental truth: improvement is a human endeavor. We know that applying the right tools helps, systems matter, and operational discipline is essential. However, true improvement only occurs when people choose to participate. The Gund Company (TGC) embarked on ...
Read Full ArticleThe Shingo Institute Announces 2026 Shingo Academy Inductees and Shingo Rising Star Award Recipients
January 26, 2026 – the Shingo Institute
Logan, Utah—January 26, 2026— The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, is proud to announce the 2026 inductees into the Shingo Academy and recipients of the Shingo Rising Star Award. The Shingo Academy is a distinguished community of professionals who have dedicated their caree...
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