Using Six Sigma DMAIC to improve the Inventory Management System
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To create a lean inventory management system to address inefficiencies in the manual system for biochemistry laboratory. Transition to electronic inventory systems enhances operational efficiency and error reduction.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Workflow Redesign, Job Effectiveness, Productivity, Time Saving, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
To create a lean inventory management system to address inefficiencies in the manual system for biochemistry laboratory.
Background
Manual processes caused transcription errors, duplications, and inefficiencies.
Methods
Developed macro-enabled spreadsheets using Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.
Results
Reduced transcription errors to zero, improved process time, and achieved significant departmental cost savings.
Conclusion
Transition to electronic inventory systems enhances operational efficiency and error reduction.
Lessons Learnt
Lean Six Sigma methods optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve data accuracy.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Rachel Lee Shi Qi |
Project Member(s) | Koh Deng Hao Gifford |
Connect with this contributor!
Rachel Lee Shi Qi - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_571_SKH_SHM_2021_Using_Six_Sigma_DMAIC_to_improve_the_inventory_Management_System.pdf