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Lean implementation in the geriatric care sector in Sweden
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- Andersson, Roy (author)
- Jönköping University,JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion,JTH. Forskningsmiljö Industriell produktion,Högskolan i Jönköping
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- Hilletofth, Per (author)
- Jönköping University,JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion,JTH. Forskningsmiljö Industriell produktion,Högskolan i Jönköping
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- Hilmola, Olli-Pekka (author)
- Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland,LUT, Finland
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- InderScience Publishers, 2015
- 2015
- English.
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In: International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage (IJSSCA). - : InderScience Publishers. - 1479-2494 .- 1479-2753. ; 9:1, s. 56-71
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- The aim of this research is to examine how lean has been implemented in the geriatric care sector in a municipality in Sweden. The research focuses on implementation experiences and challenges encountered. The research method used is a case study using interviews and observations for data collection. The findings indicate that there are many advantages of lean in the geriatric care sector, such as better communication, organisation and workflow. The lean implementation worked as an eye-opener and created a situation, where the employees realised a great deal of waste in the daily operations. In addition, lean tools helped to reduce the waste. The findings also indicate that there are some challenges of lean in the geriatric care sector, such as the difficulty to create long-lasting lean commitment. A lack of follow-ups, decreasing interest from senior management and lack of a holistic view were the main issues in the case organisation.
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- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Annan teknik -- Övrig annan teknik (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Other Engineering and Technologies -- Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Ekonomi och näringsliv (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Economics and Business (hsv//eng)
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