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2. Give your OR an industrial flavor: technology can improve operations, help manage variability

Author

Philippe, Richard and Beaulieu, Martin

Subjects
Management, Technology application, Company business management, Cost reduction, Health care costs -- Technology application, Cost control -- Technology application, Flavorings -- Technology application, Medical care, Cost of -- Technology application, Flavoring essences -- Technology application
Abstract

The healthcare sector is facing a constant struggle to provide quality patient care while coping with shrinking budgets, increasing costs and a demand for healthcare services that continues to rise. [...]

Published
2011

3. Reorganizing logistical flows within an operating room

Author

Philippe, Richard and Duhamel, Carole

Subjects
Company organization, Company restructuring/company reorganization
Abstract

The Royal Victoria Hospital was founded in 1894. Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Royal Victoria is a part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Royal Victoria maintains 680 beds [...]

Published
2004

5. Why two bins are better than par.

Author

Leone, Gerard and Philippe, Richard

Subjects
COST effectiveness, COST control, HOSPITALS, INVENTORY control, RADIO frequency identification systems
Abstract

The article reports that to improve service levels and cut costs, hospitals are using the lean kanban replenishment approach and the use of RFID technology. It is to ensure the availability of supplies while maintaining tight control over storage space and inventory quantities. The par level system is usually associated with hospitals, because virtually no one else uses it.

Published
2011

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