Purpose: Lean Management has evolved into an inter-disciplinary subject with linkages to
Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Strategic Management. The …

Lean philosophy has been one of the most prominent methodologies of process
improvement. Positive results from lean implementations have motivated managers to carry …

In the big data era, managing data-driven hospital operations have become one of the most
important tasks for healthcare executives, increasing responsiveness to exceptional …

Healthcare systems are essential service organizations for citizens. However, the increasing
demand for healthcare provisions and limited resources are challenging the public …

The integration of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) within healthcare systems presents an
opportunity to improve operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and the quality of …

Purpose This study aims to analyze the determinants influencing Chinese manufacturing
companies in implementing lean manufacturing (LM). Design/methodology/approach The …

Purpose Despite the global success of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) operations, they are frequently
criticised for failing to improve a company's financial performance. This study investigated …

Purpose The purpose of this explanatory case study is to explain the implementation of
interprofessional, multitiered lean daily management (LDM) and to quantitatively report its …

Purpose Waste identification plays a vital role in lean healthcare applications. While the
value stream map (VSM) is among the most commonly used tools for waste identification, it …

Paper aims This article aims to study the logistics problems in Brazilian hospitals through
Lean methods, approaching different aspects of logistics and the procedures adopted in …