Posts by Christina Fazzari
New Ways to Address an Old Problem
FEATURE – Freeing up beds is an age-old problem for hospitals. The medical area of this Catalan hospital group has found in lean a creative way to solve it. Words: Dr. Àlex Culla, Dr. Maria Lopez-Dieguez and Dr. Helena Camell Llari Having more beds available is the number one concern for most hospitals, and the…
Read MoreCan We Still Learn from Toyota Suppliers in Japan?
FEATURE – Fresh off a study tour in Japan, the authors wonder if there is anything left to learn from Toyota’s network of suppliers in the age of AI and digital. Hint: it’s a rethorical question. Words: Michael Ballé and Alice Mathieu In a world of digital apps and generative AI, is there still something…
Read MoreTransforming our Business with Daily Management
CASE STUDY – By leveraging Daily Management (DM), Supergasbras was able to change its trajectory and add more value to the customer in a critical sector for society. Words: Adriana Carneiro and Robson Gouveia Supergasbras belongs to SHV Energy, a global distributor of off-grid energy, which provides 140,000 tons/month of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to…
Read MoreFaster Delivery, Happier Customer
We are sharing an exciting new video documentary mini-series from Planet Lean on Lean initiatives across the globe! Tune in for the next episode next week. WEB SERIES – In the fourth and final episode of Season 1 of our docuseries, we visit home improvement and gardening retailer Leroy Merlin and learn about their efforts…
Read MoreBanking on Lean
We are sharing an exciting new video documentary mini-series from Planet Lean on Lean initiatives across the globe! Tune in for the next episode next week. WEB SERIES – Episode 3 of our docuseries on lean in Brazil takes us to the second largest bank in the country. Learn how Bradesco is striving to improve…
Read MoreThe Gift of Change
We are sharing an exciting new video documentary mini-series from Planet Lean on Lean initiatives across the globe! Tune in for the next episode next week. WEB SERIES – In Episode 2 of our docuseries on lean in Brazil, we learn how the pioneering efforts of a cancer clinic have inspired the city of São…
Read MoreDigital Transformation Strategy: The Pillars of Digital Fluidity
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Digital transformation is critical for organizations looking to bring radical change to their operations. Global digital transformation spending has been estimated to be $1.8 trillion at present, clearly making it one of the most significant enterprise priorities.…
Read MoreEasing the Pain
We are sharing an exciting new video documentary mini-series from Planet Lean on Lean initiatives across the globe! Tune in for the next episode next week. WEB SERIES – Today, we launch a new documentary series on lean around the world, with the first season focusing on lean in Brazil. In the first episode, we…
Read MoreChanging Our Approach to Emergency Care
FEATURE – The ER of this Catalan hospital is finding great value in the application of Lean Thinking, which has already led to a dramatic change in its processes and to better care for patients. Words: Francesc Chavalés and Imma Tort Since introducing lean in 2017, the Emergency Room of the Hospital Comarcal de l’Alt…
Read MoreTake a Sneak Peek Into The Future of Education
As we move further into the 21st century, the education sector is undergoing rapid transformation. With advancements in technology and changing global circumstances, the future of education is more uncertain than ever before. However, one thing is certain — technology will play a key role in shaping the future of education. In this article, we…
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