One of the "unforecasted" events was the microchip shortage, which was partly responsible for the supply chain breakdown. The Lean profession's insistence in just-in-time inventories ex to this problem....
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02Feb
Healthcare Waste
According to New England Journal of Medicine’s Journal Watch, Americans may be wasting half of the $3.6 trillion spent annually on healthcare. Researchers identified six studies, published from 2008...
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12Dec
‘Lean Six Sigma’ Comes to the VA: Collins Cheers
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 Problems at the VA The Veteran’s Administration healthcare system has been in the news for decades. The system is routinely condemned, at best as inferior...
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18Nov
Opinions Vary on the Subject of How Many Experts are Needed to Embark on a Lean Journey
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 Perhaps your company is ready to make the commitment toward excellence. Excellence in policies, excellence in operations, excellence in revenues. But to make this commitment,...
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29Sep
Pyzdek Institute Announces Lean Healthcare Overview Course
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 The Pyzdek Institute, a world-renowned leader in Lean Six Sigma training, now offers Lean Healthcare training. The pilot program, the Lean Healthcare Overview Course, is...
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15Aug
Kick the Competition with Lean Six Sigma Training
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 You see needed improvements everywhere while supporting your local businesses, non-profits, and service industries. You know you can help both their employees and processes. But...
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12Aug
Commentary: How My Lean Six Sigma Experience Changed My Life
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 Commentary: My Lean Six Sigma Experience Hi, my name is Sam and I would like to talk a little about how my Lean Six Sigma...
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08Aug
Six Sigma is in Hollywood, Will Lean Six Sigma make the next Blockbuster?
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 Bob Wright and Ron Meyer of G.E. and Universal Studios respectively are using Six Sigma to drive Universal back to the top. Since acquiring Universal...
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04Aug
Lean Six Sigma Training: Improving Patient Care in Rural Hospitals
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 Lean Six Sigma principles have the capability to improve processes and eliminate defects in almost every industry. Applying these principles in rural hospitals play a...
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29Jul
Lean Six Sigma in the Office
Article Revised: March 28, 2019 Since gaining popularity, Six Sigma methods have gone a long way towards improving quality and reducing waste in business environments. While Lean Six Sigma methods...
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