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of problem-solving practices within about 20 production sites as part of their corporate lean programme. Findings …
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present a model for integrating Lean Principles with ISO 14001 Environmental … preliminary literature review of ISO 14001 standards and Lean Principles as well as certain case reports from various proponents … and authors of ISO 14001 and Lean as noted in various articles and journals and some books. Findings: The findings of this …
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristic of the lean principles into ISO 14001 and to … propose linkage of the lean principles and ISO 14001. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the objective of the study … findings of this study confirm that ISO 14001 certified company adopted lean production practices. The study also proves that …
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Purpose: This research aimed to reduce the turnover time (non-operative time) in the operating room (OR) at a US Northwestern hospital. Design/methodology/approach: Data collection consisted of observation and interviews of the aides, circulating nurses, and surgical techs to identify causes of...
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factory.Design/methodology/approach: The methodology led to carrying out an experimental investigation where a Green Lean Six … productivity by 2.4%.Research limitations/implications: It is shown that the application of methodologies such as Green, Lean and … of waste, standardization in processes; benefits that, in coordination with an organizational culture of continuous …
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Purpose: Lean approach is widely recognized today as an effective approach to process management and more specifically … clarify Lean approach by proposing a domain model that describes Lean concepts and the relations between them. The development … understanding of Lean approach to ensure its effective application to business processes. Originality/value: The domain model allows …
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the application of lean principles. In this specific case, lean principles were essential to analyze and improve patient … the dissatisfaction. Findings: The information obtained from the lean tools showed that patients questioned the need for … illustrated the application of Lean principles to resolve issues regarding a central registration format in a healthcare facility …
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Purpose: This study aimed at implementing lean six sigma to evaluate the productivity and manufacturing waste in the … production line of a paper company Methodology/Approach: The study is a case study in nature. The method illustrates how lean six … optimization of the production process was based on lean tools like value stream mapping, process cycle efficiency, Kaizen, 5S and …
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Purpose: Implementing process management methodology through Lean Management and Design Thinking provides a new way to … of implementing a set of improvement actions within the surgical process in the context of Lean Healthcare Processes. The … increase the efficiency of the surgical process. We also indicate Lean projects that can reduce patient waiting times and …
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Purpose: This study aims to review the implementation of the Lean Six Sigma project methodology in the Johnson Space … Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Design/methodology/approach: In this study, authors propose the Lean Six Sigma project performance …
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