Two heads are better than one, right? How about two kinds of HVAC systems — or more than two? Following are three examples of how contractors have combined different high-end systems to create a ...

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A holistic approach to healthcare quality improvement that focuses on systems instead of separate, individual elements has been successful in many organizations, according to a report by participants ...

Significant changes are occurring throughout the healthcare industry. As hospitals and health systems develop their strategies, they need to determine how to adapt to these changes to be successful in ...

Supply chain management can be regarded as being composed of different stages that represent physical locations, processing activities and/or bill of materials, or BOM. These stages can further be ...

Entrepreneurs and business owners face a common problem: Too much to do; too little time. The problem prevents business owners from growing their business, working on (not in) their business, spending ...

A “one size fits all” approach to large-scale, global problems relies on what’s sometimes called linear or reductionist thinking. But many experts question whether it’s the right approach when it ...

The machines haven't taken over. Not yet at least. However, they are seeping their way into our lives, affecting how we live, work and entertain ourselves. From voice-powered personal assistants like ...

From the specter of climate change to the challenge of deeply rooted poverty, the most pressing global problems today resist interventions that rely on top-down leadership structures. What’s needed, ...

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