Abstract
A three-year study of Lean implementation in public healthcare organizations in Québec identified poor understanding of the organizational context as a contributing factor to unsustainable Lean implementation. This paper presents a holistic perspective of the unique context of public healthcare organizations and discusses its implications with regards to Lean implementation.
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Pierre-Luc Fournier
Pierre-Luc Fournier is a doctoral candidate at HEC Montréal, Canada.
Marie-Hélène Jobin
Marie-Hélène Jobin is a Professor of Logistics and Operations Management and Director of the Healthcare Management Hub at HEC Montréal, Canada.