Browsing Biomedical Engineering (Conference Papers) by Title
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3D Printing of Microspheres for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds
(Mary Ann Liebert, 2015-09)Microspheres have tremendous potential as a scaffold material for tissue engineering applications due to their capability of encapsulation and controlled release of factors that assist tissue regeneration in the desired ... -
Analysis of the relationship between knowledge management and lean tools during lean implementation in hospitals
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)During the last two decades, lean healthcare has received increasing attention from both researchers and practitioners because it plays an imperative role in quality and safety clinical process improvement. Although there ... -
Bridging the osteochondral gap in mandibular condyle reconstruction with multiphasic 3D printing
(Mary Ann Liebert, 2015-09)Individuals afflicted with temporomandibular joint disorders experience a reduced ability to perform the most basic human functions such as chewing and talking. In advanced disease states, total joint replacement is often ... -
Challenges facing medical device companies in Ireland and why operational excellence is not enough
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)Ireland has developed a highly successful medical device cluster. The cluster experience accelerated growth during the 1990s when many USA multinationals established manufacturing sites. Manufacturing is the driving force ... -
Cost of quality in construction
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)The cost of quality while a well-established measure in the manufacturing and other industries, has shown to have limited data available within the construction industry. This case study research article seeks to establish ... -
Critical success factors for operational excellence in the pharmaceutical industry: Insights from a qualitative study
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)The paper aims to investigate the Critical Success Factors that exist for Operational Excellence methodology deployment in the Pharmaceutical industry. The research will seek to establish the levels of current Operational ... -
Design for Lean Six Sigma Application in a family run multi-generational micro enterprise – A case study
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)Existing research emphasises limited success rates for Lean implementation in Small and Medium Sized Organisations. The objective of this research was to test and validate the applicability of Design for Lean Six Sigma ... -
The digitalisation and virtual delivery of Lean Six Sigma Teaching in an Irish university during COVID-19
(Springer, Cham, 2022-01-01)This research discusses how lecturers in an Irish university transferred their classroom-based blended learning Lean Six Sigma modules to online delivery. The transfer from a practical classroom environment to an online ... -
An empirical study into Ishikawa's basic tools of QC in European organisations
(iqcongress2021 (iqcongress2021.srmek.org), 2021-06-29)The purpose of this European study is to investigate the statement of Dr Ishikawa that "95% of problems in processes can be solved using the 7 Quality Control (QC) tools". An online survey instrument was developed, ... -
Enhancement of a data management system using design for Lean Six Sigma
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)Ireland has developed a highly successful medical device cluster. The cluster experience accelerated growth during the 1990s when many USA multinationals established manufacturing sites. Manufacturing is the driving force ... -
Implementation experiences of lean organization in healthcare for Apulian hospitals: A longitudinal interview in-depth study
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)The purpose of this study is to explore how representatives of the pilot projects teams and dissemination practitioners, belonging to several hospitals in Apulian hospitals in Italy experienced the implementation of Lean ... -
Lean implementation in a painter/decorator micro enterprise: A case study
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)This research demonstrates how Lean can be applied in a Microenterprise. Utilising a case study in a painter/decorator business, the study aims to show the benefits of applying Lean in a service organisation. The study ... -
Lean Six Sigma as an enabler for healthcare operational excellence in COVID-19
(Purdue University, 2021-06-22)Purpose -This paper aims to present the results of a qualitative research interview study on the utilization and importance of Lean Six Sigma methods in the Healthcare sector in COVID-19 and in pandemics in general. Des ... -
A lean six sigma training providers transition to a 100% online delivery model
(Springer, Cham, 2022-01-01)This research is a case study on SQT a leading Irish Lean Six Sigma training provider and their transition to online training and the digitalisation of their Lean Six Sigma training programs and other associated programs ... -
Mapping the terrain for Lean Six Sigma 4.0
(Springer, Cham, 2022-01-01)Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a powerful methodology that integrates the best of two distinct approaches to business excellence: Lean and Six Sigma. While Six Sigma focuses on the systematic reduction of variation within pro- ... -
Process mining applied to lean management model improving decision making in healthcare organizations
(International Forum on Knowledge Asset Dynamics, 2023-06)The paper introduces an innovative approach to model risks in healthcare finding possible solutions in organization models and about Human Resources (HR) managing. Specifically, the method is based on the application of ...