No other industry places such a high a premium on quality of service as healthcare. Given the essential requirement of quality in the healthcare
[VIDEO] The US Army Is Mission Ready with the UH-72A Lakota
The UH-72 Lakota is a twin-engine helicopter with a single, four-bladed main rotor. The UH-72 is a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145 and was
Lean Six Sigma News: Army Aviation Improves Mission & Environmental Operations
A combined team from Aviation & Missile Command Environmental Division at Red Stone Arsenal and Aviation Center Logistic Command at Fort Rucker
Lean, Cleanliness and the War on Waste
There is a war on waste, and lean principles are leading the attack. Lean is a proven methodology for the elimination of waste within a process. It is
[VIDEO] Learning About the 5S Tool
The 5S tool is used to reduce waste and optimize productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace. The term refers to five steps Sort, Set in
[VIDEO] The Eight Types of Waste in Healthcare
Introducing lean thinking in an organization must be a whole-system strategy. Those at the very top of the organization must lead it. It requires
Lean Thinking – Advancing Efficiencies in Healthcare
For the past decade, healthcare has been the focus of a spirited campaign of debate in America. Both sides of the argument have focused on how best
Lean Manufacturing – Whirlpool Takes Quality to the next Level
For over 100 years, Whirlpool has led the appliance industry producing some of the most recognizable and dependable home appliances available to the
[VIDEO] Metabo Lean Manufacturing Tour
Lean manufacturing techniques are being implemented at some of the world's leading companies. Metabo, a German manufacturer of power tools across all