Discuss the origins and how the Lean System helps or hinders inventory management of sterile supplies or of instruments.

Research how the Lean/Lean 6 Sigma System made its way into healthcare. Discuss the origins and how the Lean System helps or hinders inventory management of sterile supplies or of instruments. Provide at least one example of how the Lean System is used in inventory management within sterile processing, central services, or the operating room supply chain.

Be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

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Estimated time to complete: 2 hours