Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Business Process Mapping: Prospective Student Visits to the Darden School
Landel, Robert D.; Snyder, AndrewTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1445-EService and Operations ManagementAppropriate for courses in operations management and process improvement. Hundreds of prospective students visit the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration throughout the academic year to interview for admission and gain a better understanding of the Darden educational experience. In anticipation of these visits, the Darden Admissions Office coordinates a typical schedule of events with the first-year (FY) and second-year (SY) student ...Starting at €8.20
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A Brief Guide to A3
English, AustinTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1738-EService and Operations ManagementThis brief note provides a description of the A3 communication tool using classic problem-solving methodology associated with the Toyota Production System. A3 thinking may be used to assist communication of all aspects of problem solving, including proposStarting at €8.20
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Quincy Lake Clinic
Weiss, Elliott N.; English, AustinCase DARDEN-OM-1699-EService and Operations ManagementOlga Zimmerman was the clinical operations director of the Quincy Lake Clinic (QLC), a provider-based primary and specialty care clinic. For the past four months, Zimmerman had been learning her new role and trying to change the organization using Lean concepts. She had many process-improvement opportunities and had been recording her observations during her frequent gemba walks. She had created a pile of sticky notes of various issues she though...Starting at €8.20
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Olena Tischler: Health Care Operations Management Intern
Weiss, Elliott N.; English, AustinCase DARDEN-OM-1730-EService and Operations ManagementOlena Tischler is embarking on her midpoint MBA internship, a position she developed with Northeast Regional Healthcare. The internship is divided among the operations of three different clinics and is focused on operational excellence. As the starting point of her summer analysis, Tischler ponders how each clinic defines "operations." After a hint that operations are not well defined within the health care environment, a timely dinner with her m...Starting at €8.20
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Business Process Mapping
Landel, Robert D.; Snyder, AndrewTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1423-EService and Operations ManagementAppropriate for courses in operations management and process improvement. This technical note explains how to utilize process maps as tools to show workflow steps, clarify process expectations and responsibilities, and see possibilities for eliminating waste and redundancy. The note details when to use basic process mapping tools, why they work, and how to apply them. The note presents four types: Process Flowchart Map, Swim Lane Flowchart Map, S...Starting at €8.20
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Business Process Mapping: The Darden School Mailroom
Landel, Robert D.; Snyder, AndrewTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1444-EService and Operations ManagementThe Darden School mailroom and the activities of its manager are analyzed using process mapping and waste identification tools. The note illustrates how one can observe and analyze a process for which opportunities to create process maps, evaluate waste and savings potential, and create stakeholder buy-in for improvements are identified. Lean tools discussed include process flowcharts, SIPOC, seven waste analyses, and stakeholder engagement. Stud...Starting at €8.20
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Darden Business Publishing Gets Lean (A)
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; English, AustinCase DARDEN-OM-1497-EService and Operations ManagementDarden Business Publishing provides its own field case as a consultant is enlisted to help it streamline production using Lean principles. The case provides an overview of continuous improvement concepts applied in a service setting.Starting at €8.20
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Darden Business Publishing Gets Lean (C)
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; English, AustinCase DARDEN-OM-1499-EService and Operations ManagementThis third part of a three-part case provides an epilogue to the CPI initiative. One year later, the editorial office continues to see positive results.Starting at €5.74
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Lean as a Universal Model of Excellence: It Is Not Just a Manufacturing Tool!
Weiss, Elliott N.; Stevenson, Donald; English, AustinTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1562-EService and Operations ManagementThis is a technical note that describes the history of Lean and explains why it is not just a manufacturing tool. It is used in Darden’s "Management of Service Operations" course elective.Starting at €8.20
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A3 Thinking
Weiss, Elliott N.; English, AustinTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1542-EService and Operations ManagementThis brief note provides a description of the A3 report, a classic problem-solving methodology associated with the Toyota Production System. A3 thinking may be used for many activities, including problem solving, proposal writing, and status reporting. The six elements of an A3 report are described briefly.Starting at €8.20