An Industrial Engineering Approach to Cost Containment of Pharmacy Education

作者:Duncan Wendy*; Bottenberg Michelle; Chase Marilea; Chesnut Renae; Clarke Cheryl; Schott Kathryn; Torry Ronald; Welty Tim
来源:American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2015, 79(9): 131.
DOI:10.5688/ajpe799131

摘要

A 2-semester project explored employing teams of fourth-year industrial engineering students to optimize some of our academic management processes. Results included significant cost savings and increases in efficiency, effectiveness, and student and faculty satisfaction. While we did not adopt all of the students' recommendations, we did learn some important lessons. For example, an initial investment of time in developing a mutually clear understanding of the problems, constraints, and goals maximizes the value of industrial engineering analysis and recommendations. Overall, industrial engineering was a valuable tool for optimizing certain academic management processes.

  • 出版日期2015