Yearly Archives: 2013

Healthcare Wait Times and Lean- Watch Video

Interview with Larry Cote: WHY he believes that focusing on wait times alone can cause more challenges in the healthcare system and WHAT we should be focused on instead to improve the overall patient experience..Watch Video Continue reading

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Second Chance for Manufacturing? Dont Miss It!

When management teams know that they can be competitive with Asia in quality, cost and speed of supply then they quickly must re-examine the importance of dramatically and quickly transforming their current methods and thinking – both culturally (value thinking) and processing. We must not kid ourselves, this opportunity to take advantage of repatriation or re-shoring will not last long. Continue reading

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Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative Testimonial for Mike Boucher

“There are truly some amazing results and outcomes that no one thought was possible. And transformation of people that truly leaves one speechless. Lots of examples of staff who have worked in the system for 20+ years who only now … Continue reading

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Value Stream Mapping Keys to Success- Watch Webinar

During this webinar, Mike Boucher led us through the keys to successful value-stream improvements in administrative/service environments. Identifying the Root Cause of delays- helping companies to Reduce Costs and Boost Employee Engagement. Continue reading

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Free Webinar- Keys to Success in Value Stream Mapping

Through a unique Value Stream Mapping Process, Lean Advisors help clients identify the Root Causes of delays, errors and bottlenecks – helping them to dramatically Reduce the Cost of their administrative processes, while Boosting Employee Engagement and Improving Customer Experience. Continue reading

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Using Lean to pick more than low hanging fruit

Shops that wish to survive must embark on a journey of continuous improvement, shaving every ounce of fat they can from their production processes. Continue reading

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Getting Lean Video- Childrens Hospital of Saskatchewan

A key ingredient of quality healthcare is the care facility itself. Recognizing this, Saskatoon Health Region brings Lean Advisors and the Lean process into the design phase of the new Childrens Hospital of Saskatchewan to optimize patient flow. Continue reading

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Embracing Lean, Business Intelligence and Leadership in the Pathology Laboratory

Grand River and St. Marys Hospital Embrace Lean, Business Intelligence and Leadership to achieve process improvement in the Pathology laboratory. Continue reading

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Free Webinar- August 22nd : Understanding Root Cause Analysis

Join us for our Free Webinar, Understanding Root Cause Analysis. Senior Consultant, Tony Mittiga, will provide an understanding of the basics of the root cause analysis process, focusing on 5 Whys and Fishbone. The webinar will be held August 22, 2013 at 1pm EST. Continue reading

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Management Capacity Webinar Recording – View Here

If you missed our July 2013 webinar “Management Capacity: Standard Leadership Roles for the Lean Supervisor,” you can view the recording here. Mike discussed the benefits of the management capacity program and how to free up management time by understanding executive priorities, analyzing management activities, and creating Standard Leadership Roles.
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