Current Pedorthics | March-April 2017 | Vol.49, Issue 2 | Page 29

Where Efficiency & Productivity Meet

" During the Implementation Phase , there will be hiccups . Understand that , and do not be distracted by the minor mishaps that are likely during the adjustment period ."

Photos : @ iStock . com / Kate _ Koreneva , Robert Przybysz , Photology1971 endeavor to seek out ways of increasing efficiency must be ongoing . Efficiency is the key to productivity , no matter if we are evaluating the number of steps it takes to move from the oven to the vacuum press , or the way Walmart automated its store ’ s ordering processes . Productivity is the key to profitability , no matter if evaluating how many orthotics are pumped out of a single practitioner pedorthic practice or looking at the wealthiest nations or corporations . The most profitable ones all have favorable
productivity ratings . No matter the size of your organization , look for ways to improve efficiency and the rest will follow . Start with a small simple change and , as you learn the process of finding and implementing change properly , move up to more challenging ones . These changes will transform your practices to best practices , and in doing so will improve your work environment and your profitability . Who knows , you might even find a minute to relax !
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