Dealing with skepticism from doctors was one of the more difficult parts of my project. With a little bit of work, though, I was able to show the doctors how simulation could accurately reflect the processes in their surgical suites. […]
Improvement is obviously a growing concern of business owners and management teams. In line with a case study provided by a founder of Rummler-Brache Group – Gary A. Rummler, to develop major changes in an organization’s results, the actual processes will have to be identified and every kind of weaknesses should be addressed. [...]
I recently performed a process improvement/simulation study of pre op and post op area that serviced a series of surgical suites. I learned a great deal about sizing of the combined system. […]
Since this company began in 1968, it has helped more than 80 million families achieve the American dream of homeownership. […]
Progressive companies today realize that Web-based marketing can boost sales and bring them customers. However, simply maintaining an online presence is not enough. Servicing customers well is the key. […]
When a patient needs a medication, it is imperative that it be delivered in a timely manner. Interruptions in this process could literally mean the difference between comfort and extreme pain, or in many cases, the difference between life and death. […]
ProcessModel Inc., a provider of business process improvement software and training, recently led a four-week initiative for a sports channel that resulted in immediate savings of $64 million for the sports entertainment company. […]
The key to efficiency and success in the workplace is properly managing and allocating resources such as personnel, space, tools, inventory, etc. Sometimes “the way things are” or “the way things have always been done” are not the most effective means of producing the end result. […]
Consultants use a variety of tools for their six sigma process improvement projects, but many get confused as to when to bring in simulation, and when to make another choice. […]
With the introduction of a new prescription medication, the pharmaceutical company made the lives of many arthritis sufferers a lot easier by reducing their pain, inflammation, and stiffness. This article is about how they are taking the pain out of production using simulation. […]