Lean Six Sigma combines the concept of lean production, a waste-elimination method often associated with the Toyota Production System, and Six Sigma, a set of process improvement techniques and tools developed by an engineer for Motorola.
The Lean Six Sigma principles have found their way into a number of industries, including Ambulatory Surgery Centers, where administrators are using it to streamline production, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.
In this article, originally published the April Edition of ASC Focus Magazine, ASC professionals including Amkai's own Todd Logan, discuss how the application of Lean Six Sigma can provide substantial benefits to any ASC.
