Links & Resources

These documents, websites, and other resources will help you learn more about PSG and Lean transformation.

Documents

PDF PSG Profiles: Gifford Medical Center

An illustrated report on Gifford's Lean healthcare journey. Also includes brief descriptions of Lean projects at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Rutland Regional Medical Center, North Country Regional Hospital, and Brattleboro Retreat.

Articles & External Resources

The Lean Organization, General

Links to articles about the Lean office
Gemba Research

"Lean Does Not Mean Little" article
ICMS

 

Lean Tools

Examples of Lean tools in use
Donald Bryant

A3 problem solving
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

 

Lean Education

"Lean Transformation Model for the Education System" article (PDF)
University of Tennessee

 

Lean Government

"Introduction to Lean Government" article
iSixSigma Blogosphere

Lean Government Services website and links
Connecticut Department of Labor

 

Specific Departments & Functions

"How H.R. Departments Can Help Lean Transformation" article (PDF)
Association for Manufacturing Excellence

Supplier Relationships article (PDF)
Manufacturer of Michigan Journal