There is much discussion about continuous improvement, kaizen and operational excellence pursuits in operations management. Many times, the topic of process improvement neglects the more important ...

In the increasingly quality-driven and value-based world of healthcare, the importance of efficient and effective work processes cannot be overstated. A healthcare organization that runs like a ...

The importance of refining healthcare processes has never been more pronounced. In the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, I learned process improvement—among other ...

Anything that you do well is worth doing better over time. The term "continuous improvement" describes a process practiced by quality engineers but it speaks to something that every conscientious ...

According to Jeffery Liker’s book, The Toyota Way, it’s estimated that most business processes are 90% waste and 10% value-added work. Value-added activities in a process are considered those that ...

Manufacturers are increasingly rethinking their business philosophies to make sure they prevent waste and financial loss within operations and contribute to maximizing profits of the company. These ...