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Robinson, Stewart, Radnor, Z. J., Burgess, Nicola and Worthington, Claire. (2012) SimLean : utilising simulation in the implementation of lean in healthcare. European Journal of Operational Research, Vol.219 (No.1). pp. 188-197. ISSN 0377-2217

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2011.12.029

Abstract

Discrete-event simulation (DES) and lean are approaches that have a similar motivation: improvement of processes and service delivery. Both are being used to help improve the delivery of healthcare, but rarely are they used together. This paper explores from a theoretical and an empirical perspective the potential complementary roles of DES and lean in healthcare. The aim is to increase the impact of both approaches in the improvement of healthcare systems. Out of this exploration, the 'SimLean' approach is developed in which three roles for DES with lean are identified: education, facilitation and evaluation. These roles are demonstrated through three examples of DES in action with lean. The work demonstrates how the fusion of DES with lean can improve both stakeholder engagement with DES and the impact of lean.

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Journal Article

Subjects:

R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
T Technology > T Technology (General)

Divisions:

Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > International Centre for Governance & Public Management
Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

Operations research, Discrete-time systems, Medical care -- Simulation methods

Journal or Publication Title:

European Journal of Operational Research

Publisher:

Elsevier Science BV

ISSN:

0377-2217

Official Date:

2012

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Date	Event
2012	Published

Volume:

Vol.219

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No.1

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pp. 188-197

Identification Number:

10.1016/j.ejor.2011.12.029

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Peer Reviewed

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Published

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