Reports on a pilot study of the application of statistical process control (SPC) in the staff restaurant at Forte Corporate headquarters, to identify problems of application in the service industry. Finds that process control may have benefits and led to Forte’s more detailed study of a large...

Quality and value are currently convergent concepts in healthcare. The importance of patients as customers has increased the focus on quality management and value delivery. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rotorua is a specialist hospital for rheumatic disease and rehabilitation. It has a clear...