Lean philosophy has long been propagated as a success story of large, automotive companies with Toyota frequently quoted as a shiny example of a success in "becoming lean". Lean philosophy has long ...

Lean manufacturing involves minimizing expenses by attempting to eradicate waste, waste of materials, energy, and human resources. But, if lean efforts are at the cost of safety then that is a bad ...

The Environmental Protection Agency’s new chief data scientist is using a “lean” startup approach — a philosophy that emphasizes testing different ideas for a project and gathering feedback before ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Susan Mentecki and Sharon Cavanaugh talk proudly about a special needs student who recently secured a part-time job and plans to attend culinary school after graduation, recalling how ...

The "Campus Optimization Project" at Genesis Medical Center is using a "lean" philosophy, said Mike Sharp, the vice president of construction for the health system. Lean is a methodical approach used ...

Six Sigma was all the rage over the last few years, and now LEAN has become the new buzzword in quality and process efficiency. LEAN is a broad catchphrase describing a holistic and sustainable ...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The current cost trajectory of healthcare has created an urgent need for improved care delivery. The Commonwealth Fund's Mirror, Mirror 2021, comparing ...

Over two years ago, I wrote a post saying, You don't "do Lean." Beyond suggesting that there should be a form of medical malpractice lawsuit against those consulting firms that promise hospitals that ...

You all know what a win-win is — when a business deal, personal situation or pretty much any other encounter in life turns out to be a positive experience for both parties involved. That’s what I ...