Category Archives: News
Hospitals & Lean: A great read on the wins and challenges of transformation
The New York Times published a great piece last week about the use of lean methodologies in a hospital setting. I was stuck by the complete picture the reporter painted of the successes the Seattle Children’s Hospital experienced as well … Continue reading
Fabricator improves collaboration and communication
BEGNEAUD Manufacturing, a long-time client of MEPOL, improved its internal communications and collaboration by providing Lean training to their employees through the Center for Lean Excellence, a program funded in part by Louisiana Economic Development, the Association of Manufacturing Excellence, and … Continue reading
Unemployment process improvements expected to speed claims handling
Employees in the Baton Rouge office of the Louisiana Workforce Commission were recently provided training and hands-on guidance to improve their operations. “In an effort to increase efficiency and improve customer service, we recently re-examined our unemployment insurance processes with … Continue reading
Municipalities: How do we maintain or even improve services with a shrinking tax base?
Municipal and parish government officials are constantly juggling the need to improve the quality of services with a flat or shrinking tax base. Just as many corporations and private businesses have adopted management methods to increase capacity by eliminating waste, … Continue reading
Lean practices reduce healthcare delays
Amidst the debate about improving healthcare services are conversations about the speed of obtaining needed services. A practical and proven way to reduce service delays to patients is by applying the robust principles of Lean, and using those principles to … Continue reading
