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TPS and the Two Pillars of Lean
When first learning about TPS and lean, most become focused on the tools. They tend to be flashy and lend to endless discussion about technique and
[VIDEO] The True Focus of Lean and TPS
The true concept of lean and TPS has two main pillars. These two pillars are respect for people and continuous improvement. Many organizations who try
How to Use Six Sigma to Reduce Billing Errors in Healthcare
In 2000, a landmark report dubbed To Err is Human" was published by the Institute of Medicine that aimed to place issues of safety, errors and
How Does SOA and Business Process Management (BPM) Accelerate Lean?
A business built on a solid SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) foundation can thrive easily in cases where its different components undergo changes
RCA Moves You Closer to The Truth
It is said that somewhere between Point A and Point B lies the truth. Finding that elusive point of fact is one of the most challenging opportunities
3 Benefits of Standardized Work in Lean
There are a series of benefits associated with standardized work using lean. When used properly, it can be a very effective tool in your
PDCA Creates a Culture of Critical Thinking
PDCA is a methodology used to control and continuously improve processes and products. The roots of the philosophy can be traced back to the Tokyo
5 Ways Lean Six Sigma Can Improve the Hotel Industry
Lean and Six Sigma have quickly become two of the most important methods to gauge business process quality in many industries, helping organizations