Lean principles have proved incredibly effective for future-proofing organizations from wasting resources. Though the philosophy originated in manufacturing, its adaptability has made it essential for ...

In this article Computer Associates' Sumner Blount explains the four main principles of Lean GRC -- highlighting how companies can leverage the concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Lean IT to help ...

Lean, a quality improvement philosophy, can be applied successfully in healthcare to improve efficiency and quality, according to a report in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The report was written by John ...

The transformation required of healthcare practices seeking to improve care quality while containing costs could benefit from the application of "lean" management thinking, according to a recent study ...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to be nimble and flexible; the ability to adapt processes to new circumstances is paramount. We know that some aspects of the ...

Quality assurance methods address quality issues in the output of businesses. Lean and six sigma principles apply approaches and metrics to a process to promote efficiency with a minimum number of ...

If you’ve recently launched a startup, I’m sure that you’ve heard a lot about being “lean.” But I’m not here to discuss the methodology popularized by the likes of Eric Ries. Today, lean principles ...

In the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review is an article, entitled “Lean Knowledge Work”, where authors Bradley Staats and David Upton explore the issue of whether the lean knowledge ...

To appreciate Glenn Ballard’s commitment to Lean project delivery, ask him about the fruit trees behind his Oakland, Calif., home. The University of California, Berkeley, retired professor and project ...

The 2014 Lean Accounting Summit offered two days of information-packed presentations and workshops that included case studies showing lean principles in action. It was held October 21-22 in Savannah, ...