“DRAFT,” “OBSOLETE,” “CONFIDENTIAL.” Throughout our workday, we often encounter these subtle images or text embedded in electronic and printed documents. Commonly known as watermarks, these document stamps are so widespread that their significance is typically overlooked. The practice of watermarking traces back to 13th-century Europe when papermakers would imprint a symbol or initial on each...

Manufacturers are under constant pressure to innovate faster amid today’s increasingly competitive landscape. Yet macroeconomic forces beyond their control and continued supply chain instability make it difficult to maintain operational efficiency and achieve product realization goals. Companies must continually monitor and refine their processes to account for changing market conditions that...