Standardized working methods as well as standardized communication channels facilitated collaboration.
Reengineering focuses on some aspects such as reducing wastes, standardizing works, internal logistics, workplace designing and changing layout.
In a sense, StreamWork applies the Lean Manufacturing concept of standardizing work to the process of decision making, which makes a variety of continuous improvement processes possible.
There was also a greater need for efficiency in resource utilization and a larger potential for standardizing work tasks in the service business, compared to the tasks performed in engineering projects.
Scheithauer et al. [ 23] have demonstrated that by standardizing work processes the number of HHOs could be reduced and that in combination with education and feedback, HH adherence increased from 10to55%5%.
However, the study has achieved its purpose in demonstrating that the application of the Lean method; particularly the feasibility of using both the VSM and A3 tools, is an effective mechanism for identifying opportunities for reducing waste, for integrating process steps more tightly, and for standardizing work in the clinical process.
Muda, Muri and Mura (3 M) can be eliminated through TPM, standardized work and ergonomic workstation or cell design.
Furthermore, a framework for ergonomic research on laparoscopic instrument handles is proposed to standardize work on instrument design.
Stable production levels with little fluctuations were an important prerequisite for the smooth functioning of the Toyota system with just-in-time delivery, standardized work procedures and continous improvement activities.
The practices in Health and Safety bundle consist of Five S, Six S, Poka Yoke (mistake proofing) for safety, visual management, standardized work, ergonomic workstation or cell design and total productive maintenance (TPM).
