Leadership is tough! Research states that 46% of all improvement initiatives fail due to lack of leadership. Taken with other evidence, clearly more
Using Lean to Reduce Laboratory Errors
The problem of errors in laboratory work is still a prevalent one in research fields, even though a lot of work is being done to address it. There are
How do Workcells Improve Process Flow?
Many organizations suffer from a problem they often don't even realize they have -- a complete lack of organization in how duties are separated
[VIDEO] The Fine Art of Continuous Improvement
The continual improvement process, also known as continuous improvement process, is the ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes.
Quality Improvement – Will It Ever Be Good Enough?
How many people involved in quality improvement initiatives have ever uttered this question? There have been many, without a doubt. You have been
Healthcare: Improving Quality and Innovation With Lean Principles
No other industry places such a high a premium on quality of service as healthcare. Given the essential requirement of quality in the healthcare
Lean Startup – How Fast Can You Move Forward?
In 1957, Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo introduced a small transistor radio about the size of a cigarette pack. It came in a colorful box complete with a soft
4 Basic Types of Check Sheets
The check sheet is an incredibly powerful and versatile tool that sees a lot of use in lean organizations. It can be easily adapted to a number of
Affinity Diagram Why Is It Used?
Sometimes when running a major project in your organization, the amount of information you have to work with can start to quickly pile up, overloading