There are frequently a number of ways to accomplish the same goal. Just as a company applying Lean manufacturing to its processes could approach the matter from a number of directions, so too are there a variety of strategies that can be used to train employees. One worker may learn best by reading a book,
Continue reading »For many healthcare organizations, the need to save money is a very serious one. Despite the various financial incentives available to hospitals and physicians for the integration of new technology, many are still seeking out new ways to reduce expenses. One report from HealthLeaders Media suggests that even with 55 percent of healthcare professionals noting
Continue reading »There are a number of considerations when running any successful manufacturing plant – the layout of factories, the complexity of operations, the role of suppliers and the demands of customers are just a few factors that must be taken into account. According to Dr. Richard Price, however, the top enemy of any manufacturing company is
Continue reading »HealthEast, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based healthcare organization, recently employed Kathryn Correia as the organization's new CEO – its first new CEO appointment in upward of 20 years. The company has been in financial dire straits as of late, but the board believes Correia – a staunch believer in Lean healthcare – will be able to turn
Continue reading »NHS Lothian, an Edinburgh, United Kingdom-based healthcare organization, first implemented Lean practices in 2007. Since then, the hospital has observed several notable improvements, ranging from better patient satisfaction to improved efficiency, Public Service reports. For example, waiting times for CT scans have been reduced from 29 weeks to six. Substance abuse treatment times have also
Continue reading »Tru-Test – a New Zealand agri-tech company that makes electric fence systems, animal weighing and recording equipment and milk meters – has become a top proponent of Lean manufacturing within the country, the New Zealand Herald reports. Jason Kiteley, operations manager at Tru-Test, was quick to note that many local manufacturers think it's cheaper to
Continue reading »Companies can be complex entities, with multiple levels and hierarchies. However, when it comes to determining whether employees will stay with a company, few things matter more than engagement with the person directly above them. This is why it's so crucial that companies effectively train their managers – it could determine the productivity and turnover
Continue reading »In the United Kingdom, public spending budgets have declined and organizations are now dealing with a greater number of restrictions. However, according to Public Service, the Ministry of Justice is using Lean practices as a way to drive innovation and arrive at cost-efficient solutions. “This program provides a set of tools and techniques, supported by
Continue reading »Many companies, regardless of industry, are looking to integrate Lean mindsets and Kaizen tenets as a means of creating a more efficient company that is able to bolster productivity while spending less money. However, in order to achieve this transformation, Industry Week was quick to note that leaders must be willing to accept these changes
Continue reading »When it comes to business, it matters very little how organizations leverage the greatest technology or get rock-bottom prices for their resources if their employees aren't willing or able to take advantage of these perks. Skillful employees remain the backbone of any established company, which is why firms need to develop strong training programs that
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