Cost Reduction
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Using Lean Six Sigma for Fast Track SG&A Reductions
by Ron Wince Published December 14, 2009Filed Under:
In today’s challenging economy companies continue to search for opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their overhead processes. What has changed recently is a shift from focusing on cost reductions to a focus on holding the line as the economy recovers. In nearly every discussion with senior leadership over the past few months they have mentioned the need to keep staffing levels constant while continuing to improve the service levels even as they see growth on the horizon.
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Got ACOs? The Future of Health Care Systems
by Ron Wince Published June 13, 2011Filed Under:
Healthcare reform has brought Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) into the spotlight again. This post highlights the positive and negative sides of ACOs and what they can bring to the healthcare industry.
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Lean Six Sigma in Government is an Effective Strategy
by Ron Wince Published October 13, 2010Filed Under:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has provided government agencies with great opportunities to spend money on their local projects. The President’s new initiatives also require accountability. With these new expectations in place, it would not be prudent to spend the funds wildly. However, as is often the case, the funds will only exist and be available for a limited time frame.
