Federal agencies face growing pressure to modernize outdated IT systems to meet evolving mission demands, improve service delivery and strengthen cybersecurity. But modernization must go beyond ...

According to Jeffery Liker’s book, The Toyota Way, it’s estimated that most business processes are 90% waste and 10% value-added work. Value-added activities in a process are considered those that ...

Process Cycle Efficiency (PCE) is a simple calculation that will define what percent of your total processing time is ...

FOCUS PDCA is a methodology for improving processes and solving problems. It allows users to maintain focus and cohesion throughout the entire methodology. It is a comprehensive approach, applicable ...

Value Stream Maps (VSM) are a powerful tool used in lean manufacturing and other business processes to visualize and analyze the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or ...

Research published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery suggests an eight-step change process may help improve operating room efficiency, particularly on-time surgical starts. 8-Step Process for Leading ...

Improved efficiency can help you reduce costs, improve productivity, and provide a better experience for your customers. However, it is not always easy to achieve business efficiency, especially in ...

A business’s payment strategy can be very impactful to its overall success and profitability. The importance of payment optimization goes beyond mere transaction processing to include automation, ...

A New Jersey-based hospital has repurposed emergency department staff to improve efficiency. An initiative launched in January has significantly improved efficiency at Cooperman Barnabas Medical ...

To reduce overheating during process assembly, the company's family of 12.7-mm rotary potentiometers now includes components with solder-lug leads. The Model P261 side-adjust potentiometer features up ...