Biomedical Engineering (Scholarly Articles): Recent submissions
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The impact of Healthcare 4.0 on the healthcare service quality: A systematic literature review
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-03-24)Healthcare 4.0 is inspired by Industry 4.0 and its application has resulted in a paradigmatic shift in the field of healthcare. However, the impact of this digital revolution in the healthcare system on healthcare service ... -
The impact of medical cyber–physical systems on healthcare service delivery
(Emerald, 2022-04-12)Purpose The pandemic has reinforced the need for revamping the healthcare service delivery systems around the world to meet the increased challenges of modern-day illnesses. The use of medical cyber–physical system (MCPS) ... -
The use and application of Ishikawa's seven basic tools in European organisations
(Center for Quality, 2022)The objective of this research is to explore the statement of Dr Ishikawa that "95% of process problems can be rectified using the 7 Basic tools of Quality".This qualitative study utilising interviews found that only 15% ... -
The evolution and future of lean Six Sigma 4.0
(Emerald, 2022-05-24)Purpose This purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the current state of research on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Industry 4.0 and the key aspects of the relationships between them. The research analyses LSS's ... -
How do the technological capability and strategic flexibility of an organization impact its successful implementation of Industry 4.0? A qualitative viewpoint
(Emerald, 2022-04-18)Purpose Industry 4.0 (I 4.0) consists of numerous digital technologies applied in organizations strategically to add value to the customer. Different organizations have varying degrees of technological capability and ... -
A review of Lean adoption in the Irish MedTech industry
(MDPI, 2022-02-17)There have been many literature reviews carried out on Lean implementation in larger organisations with specific focus on the automobile industry. Lean implementation in the medical device industry has not been extensively ... -
Lean implementation: analysis of individual-level factors in a biopharmaceutical organisation
(Emerald, 2022-07-20)Purpose An understanding of the motivation of individual employees to adopt lean practices is fundamental to successful lean implementation. This study aims to investigate the adoption of lean practices and provides an ... -
A critical evaluation and measurement of organisational readiness and adoption for continuous improvement within a medical device manufacturer
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2022-05-24)This research aims to assess the organisational readiness and maturity of continuous improvement (CI) deployment in a medical device manufacturer. A single case study approach was used, in an Irish medical device company ... -
How does performance vary between early and late adopters of Industry 4.0? A qualitative viewpoint
(Emerald, 2021-10-12)Purpose Industry 4.0 is a new trend among organizations. Some organizations have been early adopters or later adopters of Industry 4.0. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how performance effects vary between early ... -
An exploration of organizational readiness factors for Quality 4.0: an intercontinental study and future research directions
(Emerald, 2021-12-31)Quality 4.0 incorporates the role of automation and digitization and provides competitive advantage for organizations by enhancing customer experience and increase profitability. The purpose of this study is to critically ... -
An evaluation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in the national health service
(Emerald, 2021-10-18)The purpose of this paper is to conduct an empirical study derived from previous literature from the perspective of benefits, tools and techniques, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies, ... -
A comparison of assisted human reproduction (AHR) regulation in Ireland with other developed countries
(BMC Part of Springer Nature, 2022-03-05)Assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment is not regulated in Ireland although it has been practised since 1987. Thus, Ireland is one of the only European countries without any form of AHR specific regulation. This ... -
Critical failure factors for continuous improvement methodologies in the Irish MedTech industry
(Emerald, 2022-03-10)The main objective of this study is to investigate what are the critical success factors that exist for continuous improvement (CI) methodology deployment in the Irish medical technology (MedTech) industry. The research ... -
Barriers and enablers for continuous improvement methodologies within the Irish pharmaceutical industry
(MDPI, 2021-12-30)This study aims to investigate the barriers that exist when implementing continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS), within the Irish Pharma industry. The main finding of this study is that 45% of ... -
Quality 4.0 conceptualization and theoretical understanding: A global exploratory qualitative study
(Emerald, 2021-08-17)This study provides a theoretical base for the Quality 4.0 body of knowledge in terms of an organisation s adoption and overcoming implementation challenges and providing examples of Quality 4.0 application. Organisations ... -
Motivations, barriers and readiness factors for Quality 4.0 implementation: an exploratory study
(Emerald, 2021-01-22)Purpose Quality 4.0 is the new buzzword among quality professionals. There has been no empirical study of Quality 4.0 yet. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate what are the motivations, barriers and readiness ... -
A study into the pros and cons of ISO 18404: Viewpoints from leading academics and practitioners
(Emerald, 2021-03-23)Abstract Purpose This paper aims to present and summarise the arguments for and against the ISO 18404 standard and the perceived advantages and disadvantages of implementing it. Design/methodology/approach ... -
Revisiting Ishikawa's original seven basic tools of quality control: A global study and some new insights
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-07-26)The purpose of this global study is to investigate the validity of Dr. Ishikawa’s statement that “95% of problems in processes can be solved using the 7 Quality Control (QC) tools” in organizations. An online survey ... -
Conceptualizing Industry 4.0 readiness model dimensions: an exploratory sequential mixed-method study
(Emerald, 2021-07-16)Purpose Organizations use Industry 4.0 readiness models to evaluate their preparedness prior to the implementation of Industry 4.0. Though there are many studies on Industry 4.0 readiness models, the dimensions of readiness ... -
Manufacturing control system development for an in vitro diagnostic product platform
(MDPI, 2021-05-31)The current in vitro diagnostic design process is a combination of methods from engineering disciplines and from government regulatory agencies. The goal of design processes that have been developed is to ensure that a new ...