Slides (PDF):
References and Deeper Dives:
Saline Shortages — Many Causes, No Simple Solution
The Emily Jerry Tragedy: My interview with her father, Chris Jerry
Thoughts on “The Five Whys” or “The Many Whys“
My interview with Paul O'Neill, Sr.
Two eBooks about the philosophy and work of Mr. O'Neill
Virginia Mason Medical Center article on increasing nursing time at the bedside
What my Book “Lean Hospitals”? Says About Inventory Planning
Basic Math Says Healthcare Workers Are Not Stealing Masks
2020 Webinar: Busting Myths about Just in Time: The Implications for Healthcare Supply Chains [Webinar Recording & Transcript]
June 2021 Article: Should We Blame “Just in Time”? or “Short-Term Thinking”? for Supply Chain Problems?
Please watch this fantastic video:
Toyota's page on the Toyota Production System
Baptist Memorial Health Care receives 400,000 medical gowns via FedEx charter
TedX Talk that I referenced:
Other Webinars by Mark
2016 Webinar: “Creating a New “Gold Standard” – Healthcare Supply Chain Best Practices from Other Industries“
2017 Webinar: “How hospitals can unlock value and curb waste: 4 hidden supply chain opportunities.“