... 5S – 5 C concepts 5S implementation stages Examples 2 1 12/11/2013 GC Learn What 5S is and How it Applies to Any Industry Video 3 GC 5S – 5C 4 2 12/11/2013 5S - Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke GC 5S is a tool within the arsenal of Lean Manufacturing, it is a lean tool that helps you to organize your workspace in a manner that is more efficient, safer and more visually appealing. It is not as some people think purely a housekeeping process, this is work place organisation. 5S is a methodical, sustainable approach to work place organization that when implemented correctly can give you efficiency savings of between 10% and 30%. These are not the only improvements, there are many benefits of 5S. 5S is not just applicable to the factory floor where most people would apply it, it is just as important to apply the principles of 5S in the lean office or even on your computer drives. 5 5S – 5C GC 6 3 12/11/2013 GC Implemen tation 7 5S Seiri or Sort - Stage 1 The first stage of 5S within lean manufacturing is that of Seiri or sort, removal of all clutter that is within the working area. This is a step that should be participated in by everyone. Obvious junk should treated as junk and skipped. be GC Items that are too heavy that are not required, in need of repair, or people are unsure of should be identified with a red tag. 8 4 12/11/2013 5S Seiri or Sort - Stage 1 The volume of clutter...
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...A COMPUTER IMPLEMENTATION OF ESTIMATED VARIANCES IN MULTI-STAGE CLUSTER SAMPLING SCHEMES L. A. Nafiu, L. Idris, A. F. Busari and A. B. Olaniyan Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State (lanconserv@yahoo.com) ABSTRACT The computation of sample variances arising from multi-stage cluster sampling schemes or designs are complex and time-consuming. This paper presents a computer software written with Java programing language for implementing some of the available formulars for estimated variances in multi-stage techniques. The software has the advantages of accessibility, cheapness, and ease of use in computing estimated variances in both one-stage, two-stage and three-stage sampling schemes. A data set for estimating number of diabetic patients in Niger state for 2005 was used for illustration. We recommend that computation involving these estimated variances be done with the aid of this software. Keywords: Software, Computation, Multi-stage, Estimated Variances, Time, Data and Diabetic Patients. Introduction Multistage sampling is where the researcher divides the population into clusters, samples the clusters, and then resample, repeating the process until the ultimate sampling units are selected at the last of the hierarchical levels (Okafor, 2002). For instance, at the top level, states may be sampled (with sampling proportionate to state population size); then cities may be sampled; then schools; then classes; and...
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...impact on firm’s performance motivated a numerous studies which examined various aspects of ABC. Among such studies are McGowan [11] who assessed the integrity of ABC success, Innes and Mitchell [4, 12] and Yanren [13] who conducted research on factors affecting ABC adoption, and Shield [3], Shields and McEwen [14], Gosselin [15] and Baired et al.[16, 17]who concentrated on factors influencing ABC success especially at the implementation stage. However, there is mounting evidence that suggests most of firms are experiencing problems in implementing ABC and, in some extreme cases, ABC implementation is not successful [3], which later resulted in abandoning the ABC systems altogether [15]. Questions arise as to why ABC implementation is successful in certain companies and fails in others. Based on the contingency theory, researchers have argued that the reasons for different degrees of ABC success could be due to the different contextual factors faced by each firm. These have led researchers to recognize assessing factors that influence ABC success implementation as an important research area. The following are among the...
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...the 1950’s and 1960’s when smoking was thought of as cool, suave, mature, etc., there has been a major turnaround in the way society looks at the use of tobacco. Now the issue is not just smoking and the damage to health that it causes, but now there is the additional awareness of what second hand smoke can do to individuals. It used to be commonplace to smoke in a hospital room and now due to the changes in the laws, smoking is not even allowed on the campus of a hospital. Many if not all large buildings including government buildings ban smoking in and around the buildings. This paper will present information on the first part of the policy process that includes the formulation stage, legislative stage, and the implementation stage. The goal is to provide enough information on these stages so that the reader will be better informed in the process of policy making. Identify the Problem As with anything a problem must first be identified. In this case the problem that is to be discussed is second hand smoke and its effects on the public. In recent years the effects of second hand smoke have started to be brought into the public eye. What is second hand smoke? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (n.d.) second hand smoke is a combination of smoke from two sources, the smoke that is exhaled by the smoker and the smoke that is emitted as a result of the burning cigarette. The CDC also notes that in this smoke there are over 7,000 chemicals; of these...
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...is generally a set of fundamental principles according to which a state or organization is governed. The constitution regulates the relations between the state and its citizens as well as relations between the organs of the state. It has influence in a country’s social, political and economic activities. Kenya got its new constitution was enacted on the 27th August 2010 replacing the old one which had been in place since independence. Two bodies were then created to guide the Implementation process. The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee and the Commission for the implementation of the Constitution. Even though the people of Kenya are very positive on the new constitution, there has been slow progress on the implementation process. According to the timeline only 17 of the 31 laws due on 2013 have been enacted so far. This means that the members of parliament are not in a hurry and this could be inefficient in the long run. The new Kenyan constitution promises much but the implementation process has proven difficult. Members of parliament are to be blamed as they are voting to extend the timelines. They should do their part to work hard and implement the...
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...Medicare Policy Process The health care, policy-making process is composed of three major stages; the formulation stage, legislative stage, and the implementation stage. The policy process refers to the specific decisions and events that are required for a policy to be proposed, considered, and finally either implemented and/or set aside. It is an interactive process with multiple points of access providing opportunities to influence the multiple decision makers involved at each stage (Abood, 2007). Each stage presents a unique set of events for a policy to be proposed, considered, and either implemented or rejected. In the formulation stage there is an input of ideas, information, and research from government officials, citizens, and special interest groups. The issue is framed and the purpose and outcome is defined. Finally strategies are chosen and the necessary resources are identified. In the legislative stage the policy must be discussed by congress, agreed on and signed into law. In the implementation stage the policy is put into effect, human resources and funding are allocated. After a new policy is implemented, advocates, opponents, or other “interested parties” begin to consider the consequences of the decision and its implementation (Cockrel, 2007). Abood (2007), “The overall health care system, including the public and private sectors, and the political forces that affect that system are shaped by the health care, policy-making process” (The Policy Process...
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...Kiley Overholt HCS/455 June 24, 2013 Elaine Bobo Legislative and Implementation In health care there are five stages involved when policies are introduced into the health care system. Policies are at a constant pace of being reviewed to better the health care system, with each one having an effect on the changes in health care. Since each stage takes special consideration before policies are proposed and accepted, in this paper we will talk about two, the Legislative and Implementation stages. Legislative The Legislative phase is similar to the steps of passing a bill; with the exception that it is only for the health care aspect. It all begins with an idea in which evolves into something more, where steps are to be taken in order to get the policy into action. Congress is involved in this phase to help legislative officers in making executive decisions by offering guidance on actions. The Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (OLPA) “helps by providing information and advice on Congressional actions that affect those involved” (Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (ofm)-Other Related Resources”,). The functions that are involved to help support during the process is: • “To serve as the principle legislative with the congress, and other Federal agencies • Prepare if there is need to testify • Analyzes pending legislation • Monitor and keep those involved informed • Brief members of Congress and staff;...
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...impact on firm’s performance motivated a numerous studies which examined various aspects of ABC. Among such studies are McGowan [11] who assessed the integrity of ABC success, Innes and Mitchell [4, 12] and Yanren [13] who conducted research on factors affecting ABC adoption, and Shield [3], Shields and McEwen [14], Gosselin [15] and Baired et al.[16, 17]who concentrated on factors influencing ABC success especially at the implementation stage. However, there is mounting evidence that suggests most of firms are experiencing problems in implementing ABC and, in some extreme cases, ABC implementation is not successful [3], which later resulted in abandoning the ABC systems altogether [15]. Questions arise as to why ABC implementation is successful in certain companies and fails in others. Based on the contingency theory, researchers have argued that the reasons for different degrees of ABC success could be due to the different contextual factors faced by each firm. These have led researchers to recognize assessing factors that influence ABC success implementation as an important research area. The following are among the...
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...STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THREE-STAGE PROCESS AND INFLUENCING ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Sandeep Krishnan Personnel and Industrial Relations Area D-18, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat, India. Email: sandeepk@iimahd.ernet.in Tel: ++91-79-26327816 Fax: ++91-79-26306896 Manjari Singh Personnel and Industrial Relations Area Wing 12-D, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat, India. Email: manjari@iimahd.ernet.in Tel: ++91-79-26324914 Fax: ++91-79-26306896 1 Abstract: A three-stage model for the process of strategic human resource management is developed in this paper. The three stages cover strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation. The inter-linkages in this dynamic model have been explored. The organisational factors that have enabling or deterring influence on the success of each of these three stages have been discussed. The paper highlights the key role played by HR professionals in these three stages. 2 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THREE-STAGE PROCESS AND INFLUENCING ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Organisations are increasingly looking at human resources as a unique asset that can provide sustained competitive advantage. The changes in the business environment with increasing globalisation, changing demographics of the workforce, increased focus on profitability through growth, technological changes, intellectual capital and the never-ending changes that organisations are...
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...Organizational Change Plan Part I Tericka Small HCS/587 Laura Rainey Organizational Change Plan Part I The proposed organizational change plan is designed for One Core Health. In a way to advance the facility, health care information must improve. Understanding the need for change is essential to the success of change. Electronic Medical Record Implementation (EMR) has become necessary at One Core Health. Having patients checked in and ready to see their providers at the scheduled appointment time not only allows the providers the time they need to assess and care for the patient, but also leads to patient satisfaction (Anderson, Commacho & Balkrishnan, 2007). This organizational change plan will examine the need in One Core Health for EMR implementation; identify factors that will influence the change. A theoretical model that is relative to EMR implementation and resources will be identified as well as internal and external resources to assist in the change will be explained. The Affordable Care Act includes mandates for electronic medical records (EMRs) and the ability to e-prescribe. In an effort to support this transition, the government has allocated $20 billion to enable healthcare institutions to develop and implement health information systems (Moreland, et.al. 2012). One Core Health still use the old fashioned method of the patient having to fill out tons of paperwork before each scheduled appointment. Each patient is supposed to arrive 15 minutes before their...
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...percent of total expenditures they represent. Health care spending is a crisis in our nation and steps must be taken to alleviate this issue. The future must also be considered because health care is an important aspect of any country. A forecast of the future economic needs of our health care system is important to identify because this issue will not go away if we do not take action. Our nation must work together to establish a more efficient and effective health care system. Initiating effective policies are the way to address the growing concerns of healthcare spending. It is important to understand the various steps that are included in the policy making process. These steps include the formulation stage, legislative stage, and implementation stage. Formulation Stage Policies are constantly under review and consideration to work towards a more improved health care system. Before a policy is initiated or reviewed there must be an issue that calls for...
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...Better access to health for veterans, men and women is important since many new problems such as PTSD have become better understood and need more focus and to be better addressed. (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007). Policies are evaluated to enhance the health care system. Steps are closely followed to ensure successful policy implementation. Three major phases, namely formulation stage, legislative stage, and the implementation stage, are positioned to enhance the policy on care and assistance for health care policies with the VA. (va.gov, 2014). Formulation phase encompasses evaluating ideas, concepts, proposals, solutions, and researching data prior to policy process. Legislative phase aims to help health care organizations in policy process. Policy is presented before legislators and health care agency then must negotiate execution and any possible modifications may occur at this point (Williams-Crowe & Aultman. 2007). It is unknown whether Congress will approve the policy when presented to them or will be policy be rejected. Chance of implementation of the policy increases if the advocates do thorough research and budget is reasonable. Implementation phase commences when the policy becomes law through the approval of Congress and is then incorporated into health care system throughout the...
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...of Trinidad and Tobago O’Meara Campus 78-94 O’Meara Industrial Park, Arima, Trinidad, West Indies. shellyanne.wilson@utt.edu.tt Telephone: 868-685-8744 POMS 20th Annual Conference Orlando, Florida U.S.A. May 1 to May 4, 2009 Just-In-Time Manufacturing – By Design or By Default ABSTRACT Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing implementation in small manufacturing companies is often not a sophisticated exercise, following a series of well-prescribed steps. Instead, JIT implementation can involve a series of incremental steps, and missteps, before the desired outcome is achieved. In some cases, JIT is less of a conscious design and more of a default position. This paper will examine the role of a company’s resource configuration in leading to the use of JIT manufacturing. The research paper reports on a single case study of a small manufacturer that altered its resource configuration from a producer – consumer relationship separated by a buffer, to a simultaneity constraint. The results of the case study show that the removal of the buffer system increased the manufacturing system’s need for mix flexibility, and the final implementation required unplanned structural and infrastructural changes to adequately meet marketing requirements. 1. INTRODUCTION Just-In-Time (JIT) is a system that focuses on waste reduction and continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence (Moreira & Alves, 2006). In a manufacturing context, JIT involves a manufacturing system where...
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...STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THREE-STAGE PROCESS AND INFLUENCING ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Sandeep Krishnan Personnel and Industrial Relations Area D-18, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat, India. Email: sandeepk@iimahd.ernet.in Tel: ++91-79-26327816 Fax: ++91-79-26306896 Manjari Singh Personnel and Industrial Relations Area Wing 12-D, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat, India. Email: manjari@iimahd.ernet.in Tel: ++91-79-26324914 Fax: ++91-79-26306896 1 Abstract: A three-stage model for the process of strategic human resource management is developed in this paper. The three stages cover strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation. The inter-linkages in this dynamic model have been explored. The organisational factors that have enabling or deterring influence on the success of each of these three stages have been discussed. The paper highlights the key role played by HR professionals in these three stages. 2 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THREE-STAGE PROCESS AND INFLUENCING ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Organisations are increasingly looking at human resources as a unique asset that can provide sustained competitive advantage. The changes in the business environment with increasing globalisation, changing demographics of the workforce, increased focus on profitability through growth, technological changes, intellectual capital and the never-ending changes that organisations are...
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...individual person. With this being said, it is especially essential that all policies are carefully contemplated before they are actually implemented. This paper will address how topics become policies. This will include three stages, which consist of the formulation stage, the legislative stage, and the implementation stage. There are several stages that a policy must go through before it can be established. These steps are essential to the process and need to be efficiently followed through throughout the policy process in order to be certain the the policy will in fact solve the problem that is at hand as well as be able to improve the quality of life for all citizens. The stages included in the establishment of a policy include: agenda building, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation, and termination. There are many situations that represent the economic need that America has for an improvement in health care as well as the introduction of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is also known as the Health Care Reform. Before the country was able to experience the benefits of this policy, going through the formal legislative process was necessary. Formulation Stage There is a great deal that goes into the implementation of new policies. It is necessary for there to be an existent problem before a policy can be created or formulated. “Once a problem hits the agenda, policy makers devise solutions. Every problem has countless potential answers:...
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