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SimLean: Utilising simulation in the implementation of lean in healthcare

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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. © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Author(s): Robinson S, Radnor ZJ, Burgess N, Worthington C

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: European Journal of Operational Research

Year: 2012

Volume: 219

Issue: 1

Pages: 188-197

Print publication date: 16/05/2012

Online publication date: 05/01/2012

ISSN (print): 0377-2217

ISSN (electronic): 1872-6860

Publisher: Elsevier

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2011.12.029

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2011.12.029

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