Improving efficiency in neuroimaging research through application of Lean principles.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

"Lean" is a set of management principles which focus on increasing value and efficiency by reducing or avoiding waste (e.g., overproduction, defects, inventory, transportation, waiting, motion, over processing). It has been applied to manufacturing, education, and health care, leading to optimized process flow, increased efficiency and increased team empowerment. However, to date, it has not been applied to neuroimaging research.

Methods

Lean principles, such as Value stream mapping (e.g. a tool with which steps in the workflow can be identified on which to focus improvement efforts), 5S (e.g. an organizational method to boost workplace efficiency and efficacy) and Root-cause analysis (e.g. a problem-solving approach to identify key points of failure in a system

SUBMITTER: Roy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6261412 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature