by Alton Hill | Nov 4, 2025 | Administrative, Analysis & Design, Automotive, Chemical, Consulting, Consumer Goods, Engineering & Manufacturing, Financial, Healthcare, Industry, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Performance Improvement, Sustainability, Transformation, Uncategorized, White Papers
Unlock Your Business Potential The Power of DMAIC and SBTI's Training Programs Our training programs ensure that Lean Sigma Belts are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to lead high-impact projects. The DMAIC Roadmap: A Structured Approach...
by Al Landers | Feb 27, 2018 | Administrative, Analysis & Design, Healthcare, Operations, Performance Improvement
How can we improve the patient experience? Have a smooth and timely discharge. We’ve all experienced the discharge process in a Hospital. If not ourselves (lucky you!) then a loved one. The anticipation of going home fades into the realization that hours have gone by...
by SBTI | Feb 7, 2017 | Engineering & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Performance Improvement, Strategy Development
The ATW Story TRACY MACNEAL, COO This document summarizes an interview with Tracy McNeal, COO of ATW, and her team’s implementation of the right Lean tools to improve from 30% to over 90% on-time delivery. Question: What were the circumstances that led to your Six...
by SBTI | Dec 3, 2015 | Analysis & Design, Case Studies, Healthcare, Operations, Performance Improvement, Transformation
Project Background The Affordable Care Act generated significant strategic uncertainty for this independent hospital system in the Southern United States. Patient quality metrics showed an exemplary level of care indicative of strong, consistent leadership, and high...
by SBTI | Nov 3, 2015 | Analysis & Design, Case Studies, Healthcare, Operations, Performance Improvement
Project Background This study was conducted as part of an overall implementation of Lean Sigma in the Radiology Department at Columbus Regional Hospital (CRH) in Columbus, Indiana. Cycle times for CT examinations at CRH were found to be 75 percent higher than national...
by SBTI | Sep 3, 2015 | Analysis & Design, Case Studies, Healthcare, Operations, Performance Improvement, Transformation
Project Background Columbus Regional Hospital was experiencing a situation common to hospitals across the country: a higher than acceptable cost per discharge; unpredictable staff pattern and workload with high variation for staff schedules; unacceptably high overtime...
