The following list of do's and don'ts is aimed at keeping manufacturers focused on the right thing rather than indulging in the ultimate waste: wasting time. 1. Do perform a root cause analysis to ...

Lean manufacturing centers around minimizing waste and reducing costs through automation and continuous improvements in operational efficiency. Lean manufacturing relies on integrated technological ...

I did a webinar for IndustryWeek late in 2012 titled “How To Implement Lean Manufacturing -- And Virtually Guarantee Failure.” Many who watched my webinar were surprised when I stated that the most ...

Converting non-productive time into customer-focused, productive time enables any organization to grow revenue faster than cost. This course prepares participants to implement tools of the ...

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Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

This Lean Implementation program provides a guide for you to understand what is required to implement a comprehensive Lean Program. Learn the elements of a Lean Program and how to implement them.

An academic medical center's journey to a survivorship care plan. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2013 Quality Care Symposium. This abstract does not include a full text component.

Editor's note: This version of the story was edited to appear in the print edition of Modern Healthcare. View the full feature and video at modernhealthcare.com ...

The objective of this work is to improve the quality of patient care in the admission office service of the University Hospital Virgen del Rocío (HUVR) by standardizing and systematizing its ...