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Benchmarking and Performance Improvement at Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site

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OSTI ID:621543
The Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (RFETS) has initiated a major work process improvement campaign using the tools of formalized benchmarking and streamlining. This paper provides insights into some of the process improvement activities performed at Rocky Flats from November 1995 through December 1996. It reviews the background, motivation, methodology, results, and lessons learned from this ongoing effort. The paper also presents important gains realized through process analysis and improvement including significant cost savings, productivity improvements, and an enhanced understanding of site work processes.
Research Organization:
USDOE Rocky Flats Office, Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC34-90RF62349
OSTI ID:
621543
Report Number(s):
RFP--5112; CONF-970335--; ON: DE97008874
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English