Lean management in health care: effects on patient outcomes, professional practice, and healthcare systems
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DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012831
Abstract: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess effects of Lean management in health care on patient, professional, and systems outcomes by addressing the following question. What… read more here.
Keywords: health care; professional practice; outcomes professional; patient outcomes ... See more keywords
Synergizing lean management and circular economy: Pathways to sustainable manufacturing
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DOI: 10.1002/csr.2962
Abstract: Our research focuses on integrating circular economy (CE) and Lean Management (LM) within the manufacturing sector, a proactive response to the escalating pressures of globalization, environmental sustainability, and market competition. Through a comprehensive systematic literature… read more here.
Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; synergizing lean; lean management; circular economy ... See more keywords
The Role of Leadership in Lean Healthcare Transformation: A Mixed-Methods Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s13132-025-02661-5
Abstract: This study explores the efficacy of Lean Management principles within healthcare settings, focusing on waste reduction and process efficiency. By integrating Lean methodologies, healthcare facilities aim to optimize operations and improve patient outcomes. Our analysis… read more here.
Keywords: role; lean management; waste reduction; healthcare ... See more keywords
An ethical role for I-O psychology in Lean management
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DOI: 10.1017/iop.2019.51
Abstract: Balzer, Brodke, Kluse, and Zickar (2019) present an important review and invitation to industrial and organizational (I-O) psychologists to practically and empirically consider Lean management. As with any novel foray into management research or practice,… read more here.
Keywords: ethical role; implementation; management; balzer ... See more keywords
Application of lean management in medical laboratories to help treat patients with acute stroke
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-12955-y
Abstract: This study investigated the application effect of lean management in the treatment of acute stroke in medical laboratories and evaluated the impact on laboratory turnaround time (TAT) and operator satisfaction. In this study, 287 patients… read more here.
Keywords: acute stroke; patients acute; lean management; application ... See more keywords
Impacts of Industry 4.0 technologies on Lean principles
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2019.1672902
Abstract: Industry 4.0 is increasingly being promoted as the key to improving productivity, promoting economic growth and ensuring the sustainability of manufacturing companies. On the other hand, many companies have already partially or fully implemented principles… read more here.
Keywords: technologies lean; lean principles; industry; impacts industry ... See more keywords
Assessing the relationship of the human resource, finance, and information technology functions on reported performance in hospitals using the Lean management system.
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DOI: 10.1097/hmr.0000000000000253
Abstract: BACKGROUND Given pressures to control costs and improve quality of care, one of the most prevalent transformational performance improvement approaches in health care is Lean management. However, the roles of support functions such as human… read more here.
Keywords: finance; performance; self reported; finance functions ... See more keywords
Lean Management Systems in Health Care: A Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000353
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Many health care organizations now employ Lean tools to improve value in health care, yet reports of their effectiveness vary. This variation may be explained by the context in which Lean is… read more here.
Keywords: management systems; management; lean management; health care ... See more keywords
The relationship between self-efficacy and sustainable Lean management systems within the healthcare arena.
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DOI: 10.1108/jhom-02-2024-0040
Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to improve the understanding of the social contexts of sustainable Lean culture in healthcare by examining self-efficacy (SE) as a fundamental construct related to the value of perceived… read more here.
Keywords: self efficacy; management systems; lean management; sustainable lean ... See more keywords
The influence of lean management and environmental practices on relative competitive quality advantage and performance
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DOI: 10.1108/jmtm-12-2019-0443
Abstract: Firms are adopting strategies to advance product quality and environmental sustainability to achieve improved profitability and shareholders’ wealth. The study investigates strategies that create a superior quality performance to competitors and improve both environmental and… read more here.
Keywords: quality; environmental practices; management; performance ... See more keywords
Leadership to Lean
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DOI: 10.1109/tem.2020.2967367
Abstract: Lean leadership might be among the most desirable goals for the development of successful managers. The most prominent organization exhibiting this style is Toyota. This article provides a comprehensive examination of leadership styles and their… read more here.
Keywords: lean leadership; lean management; leadership lean; management ... See more keywords