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Toyota’s Lean Approach Might Be Beneficial to Medical Procedures

In study, ‘turbo’ surgical theaters increased patient turnover by one-third

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Fri, 12/16/2011 - 12:07
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Japanese vehicle manufacturer, Toyota, is well-known for developing the principles of lean manufacturing. Research published in the International Journal of Technology Management suggests that the lean approach might also be beneficial to medical procedures, making hospitals more efficient and cutting waiting lists.

Management engineer Kasper Edwards of the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby and colleagues first reviewed the research literature on lean practices. Lean manufacturing based on the Toyota Production System is founded on the idea of “preserving value with less work.” It is perhaps the natural extension of the Ford Motor Co.’s original production line approach and involves avoiding any expenditure or costs that do not create value for the end customer. From the consumer perspective, this means offering products or services at a price the customer is willing to pay.

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