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Caring for Children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Atlanta (November 2, 2009) — The Children's/ Georgia Tech team used human factors techniques and statistical tools to collect and analyze observational data for process re-design. They also conducted staff surveys to assess improvements in communication and care coordination, and analyzed customer satisfaction data to evaluate impact on patient experience. The study showed that the implementation of the new lean-focused, patient-centric rounding structure lead to increased timeliness and efficiency of rounds, improved staff and customer satisfaction, improved throughput, and reduced attending physician man-hours.
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SCL Offers LEAN Supply Chain Professional Certificate
Atlanta (October 28, 2009) — Beginning in 2010, the Georgia Tech Supply Chain Logistics Institute (SCL) will offer a lean supply chain professional certificate. This three-course series is the first certificate program of its kind. With a focus on building the lean supply chain professional, this program will change how supply chain professionals think, act, and lead by teaching them to develop and implement strategic and tactical elements of lean principles in the supply chain. -
SCEF: Looking for the Future of Supply Chain Management
Atlanta (October 28, 2009) — Considering the significant changes that most organizations have had to make in response to new realities in the global economic environment, the fall 2009 meeting of the Georgia Tech Supply Chain Executive Forum (SCEF) focused on exploring the future of supply chain management. -
3PL Study Examines Global Market for Shippers and Logistics Providers
Atlanta (October 27, 2009) — The Fourteenth Annual Third-Party Logistics Study from Georgia Tech, Capgemini, Oracle, and Panalpina examines global market for shippers and logistics providers. - NEWS ARCHIVE »
