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Innovation Management

dos and donts of rapid innovation, dr shruti bhat, continuous innovation

​Dos and Don’ts Of  Rapid Innovation

When I talk with the business leaders and heads of strategy across organizations, the common challenge that they seem to face is to translate ideas into business profits. This very dilemma led me to delve deep on this topic. Read More
8 steps to become a customer-centric organization, Dr Shruti Bhat, continuous innovation

​8 Steps to Becoming a Customer- Centric Organization

Customer centric approach comprises of sequential and collaborative efforts at understanding the voice of the customer (VoC) and includes Read More
5 Attributes of customer - centric innovation, dr shruti bhat, continuous innovation

​5 Attributes for Customer-Centric Innovation

​Customer- centric innovation begins with a customer- centric approach and includes Read More
Innovation is not an initiative, Innovation is a business process, Dr Shruti bhat, continuous Innovation

​Innovation is not an initiative. It’s a business process !

Innovation has been the buzz word for the entire past decade and shall continue to be. However, what does innovation mean to 21st Century businesses?  Innovation equals profits. Read More

Drug Delivery

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USFDA Unveils Two Draft Guidelines For Generic Development Of Transdermal And Topical Dosage Forms

​The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) today 9th October 2018, Read More
intranasal administration route for protein and peptide mucosal delivery by dr shruti bhat

Intranasal administration route for protein & peptide mucosal delivery. ​

Due to its unique physiology and ready accessibility, the nasal cavity is an attractive delivery site for the systemic administration of therapeutics. The nasal membrane or mucosa Read More ​
carriers used in drug targeting by dr shruti bhat

Carriers used in Drug Targeting- ​

Niosomes non-ionic surfactant vesicles are similar to liposomes and can be prepared with cholesterol, a surfactant such as polysorbates (tweens) or sorbitanesters of fatty acids (spans) and water. Read More ​
continuous i,provement in cancer therapy and healthcare system services

Continuous Improvement in Cancer Therapy & Healthcare System Services ​

Today I read a report in Stat News about the first ‘digital pill’ that has been rolled out at a Cancer Treatment center in Minnesota US. ​Read More
buccal delivery of peptides- I by dr shruti bhat

BUCCAL DELIVERY OF PEPTIDES- I ​

The presence of a smooth and relatively immobile surface for placement of a bioadhesive dosage form, the buccal region appears to be more suitable Read more
use of nanotechnology as therapeutic platforms for disease management by dr shruti bhat

​Advances in pharmaceutical research- use of nanotechnology as therapeutic platforms for disease management.

New nanoparticles deliver bigger drug payload. Read More 
Pulmonary Route For Mucosal drug Delivery- 1 by dr shruti bhat

Pulmonary route for mucosal drug delivery- I ​

​Choosing the lungs to deliver drugs beyond airways is not new. Nicotine and other anesthetics have been delivered to the blood stream this way for many years. Read More 
pulmonary route for mucosal drug delivery by dr shruti bhat

​Pulmonary route for mucosal drug delivery- II

​Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are breath-actuated devices, by virtue of the fact that the kinetic energy imparted to the drug comes from the patient inhaling Read More
nanotechnology in mucosal drug delivery systems by dr shruti bhat

​Nanotechnology in Mucosal Drug Delivery Systems

​A new generation of drug delivery systems is being created as a result of the ability to design nano particles and their matrixes. Nano particles are very small molecules Read More
usfda approves first-ever test of embroynic stem cell based therapy by dr shruti bhat

FDA Approves First-Ever Human Test Of Embryonic Stem Cell-Based Therapy.

The USFDA has approved "the world's first authorized test in people of a therapy derived from human embryonic stem cells." The clinical trial "could offer the first Read More​
Innovative Strategies and models for r and D success by dr shruti bhat

​Innovative Strategies and Models for R&D Success.

​Over the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical research made substantial advances in defining our understanding of diseases, their etiologies, and the biochemical pathways through which they were mediated. Read More
Mucosal drug delivery systems- formulation considerations- 1 by dr shruti bhat

Mucosal Drug Delivery Systems- Part 1: Formulation Considerations ​

​Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems utilize the property of bioadhesion of certain water-soluble polymers, which become adhesive on hydration and hence can be used for targeting a drug to a particular region Read More
mucosal drug delivery systems formulation considerations-2 by dr shruti bhat

Formulation considerations in mucosal drug delivery-II ​

The rational approach for developing innovative polypeptide delivery system must therefore initially address two basic questions Read More
mucosal drug delivery systems formulation considerations- 3 by dr shruti bhat

​Formulation Considerations In Mucosal Drug Delivery Systems - III

Several test methods have been reported for studying mucoadhesives. These tests are necessary not only to screen a large number of candidate mucoadhesives Read More
mucosal drug delivery systems formulation considerations - 4 by dr shruti bhat

Formulation considerations in mucosal drug delivery- IV ​

​To ensure efficacy and safety of a drug product, the active compound and its degraded product(s) must be quantified to determine the expiry period Read More
Novel oral controlled release drug delivery systems by dr shruti bhat

​Novel Oral Controlled Drug Delivery Systems

Technology in the field of controlled delivery has gone forward at a rapidly accelerating pace and promises many new and exciting developments. Read More
Analytical Considerations of Mucosal Drug Delivery Systems by dr shruti bhat

​Analytical considerations of mucosal drug delivery systems

As is the case with classical chemical substances, drug and diagnostic products ​Read More
medical robots market is expected to reach usd 11.4 billion by 2020 at ACRG 22.2%, dr shruti bhat

Medical robots market is expected to reach USD 11.4 Billion by 2020 at CARG of 22.2% ​

​Medical robots, an emerging field in healthcare is causing a paradigm shift in healthcare as it improves Read More
Controlled release dosage forms by dr shruti bhat

​Controlled Release Drug Delivery Systems.

​The deployment of drugs within the body is becoming more precise with the advent of rate-controlled dosage forms Read More

Lean, Six Sigma

what is six sigma business process improvement methodology, learn six sigma with continuous improvement mastermind dr shruti bhat

What is Six Sigma Business Process Improvement Methodology? ​

​Six Sigma methodology is a method of business process improvement that pays vital attention to an organization’s customer interactions, businesses Read More
what is the difference between six sigma and lean six sigma business process improvement methodologies, lean lean six sigma with continuous improvement mastermind dr shruti bhat, continuous iimprovement tools

What is the difference between Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma Business Process Improvement Methodology? ​

​While the name implies that Lean Six Sigma incorporates Six Sigma, and rightly so, there are some differences between the two. They are both methods in which a company can improve Read More
what are the advantages of lean six sigma methodology for business improvement, learn continuous improvement with mastermind dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement tools

What are the Advantages of Lean Six Sigma Methodology for Business Improvement? ​

​The methodology of Lean Six Sigma is the combination the principles of Six Sigma and a manufacturing process referred to as “lean”. It is used to optimize the Read More
business turnaround tricks and tips part 2 of 6 six sigma methodology, shruti bhat

​Business Turnaround and Continuous Improvement Tips and Tricks- Part 2 of 6: Six Sigma in a Nutshell

​Six Sigma was introduced by Motorola in 1980s as a business process improvement technique that works on performance improvements Read More
business turnaround tips and tricks part 4 of 6 lean manifesto, dr shruti bhat

​Business Turnaround and Continuous Improvement Tips & Tricks Part 4 of 6- Lean Manifesto

​Born at Toyota, Lean is a lighter, leaner way to achieve results. A Lean process is ruthless about getting rid of errors, steps, processes and people that don’t add value Read More

Kaizen

what are the advantages of kaizen methodology, learn kaizen with continuous improvement mastermind dr shruti bhat, lean kaizen

Continuous Improvement with Mastermind Shruti Bhat Series: Advantages of Kaizen Methodology ​

The term Kaizen come from a Japanese phrase that means “continuous improvement”. It uses the Japanese judgment of improving the workplace internally in order Read More
what is kaizen, learn kaizen with continuous improveemnt mastermind dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement tools

Continuous Improvement with Mastermind Shruti Bhat Series- What is Kaizen Approach? ​

​Kaizen is a daily process, the purpose of which goes beyond simple productivity improvement. The Kaizen methodology follows W.E Deming’s PDCA (plan-do-check-act), which is a cycle of Read More
what is lean kaizen, learn kaizen with continuous improvement mastermind Dr Shruti Bhat, continuous improvement tools

Continuous Business Improvement with Mastermind Shruti Bhat series- What is Lean Kaizen? ​

​Lean Kaizen is a method of improvement that involves a continuous process in order to get rid of excess waste involved in a  process. Kaizen is the foundation of Read More
advantages of gemba kaizen, learn kaizen with continuous improvement mastermind dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement

Continuous Business Improvement with mastermind Shruti Bhat series- Advantages of Gemba Kaizen. ​

Gemba Kaizen is a method of continuous improvement that involves real time action. It is commonly used to add valuable activities to Read More
how to reduce cost of logistics and increase packaging belt output by 30% via Lean kaizen in a cosmetics company by dr shruti bhat

​Lean Kaizen Reduced Cost of Logistics by 30% in a Cosmetics Company; a Continuous Improvement Case Study

​Learn how to use Lean Kaizen to reduce supply chain logistics costs Read More
how to save 30% cost on non-automated packaging lines and logistics in a fod factory via Flow kaizen by dr shruti bhat

​Kaizen Saved 30% Cost on Non-Automated Packing Lines and Logistics in a Food Factory; a Continuous Improvement Case Study

Learn how to use Kaizen to save 30% or more cost on non-automated packaging Read More
737 max debris found in plane's fuel tank- Kaizen can help

​737 Max: Debris found in plane’s fuel tanks – Kaizen can  help?

A culture of Kaizen helps bigtime in such cases. Kaizen-based installation of quality systems are extremely effective for all types of workplaces be it- production, assembly-line or service functions Read More

Quality Management

mistake-proofing pharmaceutical product development, manufacturing and logistics and cost savings via poka yoke

Mistake-Proofing Pharmaceutical Product Development, Manufacturing and Logistics, Cost Savings via Poka Yoke ​

​Do you have complaints such as- R&D is slow, doesn’t give out products on time? Or too many failed bio-studies? Read More
what are the advantages of tqm methodology, learn TQM with continuous improvement mastermind Dr Shruti Bhat, continuous improvement tools

Follow Continuous Improvement with Mastermind Shruti Bhat- What are the advantages of TQM methodology ? ​

Total Quality Management, otherwise known as TQM, is a series of techniques that allows an organization to experience Read More
Mistake proofing pharmaceutical products, what can we learn from valsartan, losartan, irbesartan recalls, #DrShrutiBhat, continuous improvement

Mistake-Proofing Pharmaceutical Products: What can we learn from Valsartan, Losartan and Irbesartan recalls? ​

First Valsartan, now Irbesartan formulations are going thru a recall. As these product recalls are happening world-over Read More​
what are the advanatages of ISO approach in business process improvement and quality management, learn about ISO with continuous improvement mastermind dr shruti bhat

​What are the Advantages of ISO Approach in Business Process Improvement and Quality Management

​A company’s main goal should be to provide quality. This can often be hindered by in-competence Read More
limitations of TQM methodology, limitations of total quality management, learn TQM with continuous improvement mastermind dr shruti bhat

Follow Continuous Improvement with Mastermind Shruti Bhat- Limitations of TQM methodology ​

​Total Quality Management, or TQM, is a series of techniques that is meant to deliver the high quality products Read More
out of specification impurity and non-compliance in manufacturing standards continue to haunt pharmaceuticals- the lupin story. Here is one way to correct the mess by Dr Shruti Bhat, continuous improvement tools, kaizen

Out of Specification Impurity and Non-Compliance to Manufacturing Standards Continue to Haunt Pharmaceuticals- The Lupin Story.  Here's One Way to Correct the Mess

​Out of specification impurity continues to haunt pharmaceutical Read More
business turnaround and continuous improvement tips and tricks part 5 of 6, TQM in a nutshell, total quality management ,shruti bhat

​Business Turnaround and Continuous Improvement Tips & Tricks Part 5 of 6: TQM in a Nutshell

​TQM (Total Quality Management) actively preceded LEAN and much of its focus on waste-reduction, continuous improvement and elimination of defects has since been rolled into Lean Read More
Losartan, Valsartan product recalls: What are the lessons for Pharmaceutical Industry?

Valsartan, Irbesartan, Losartan Product Recalls- What are the Lessons for Pharmaceutical Industry? ​

​Since September last year, news of *SARTAN drug recalls are doing the rounds Read More
what is 5S methodology, learn 5S with continuous improvement mastermind dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement tools

​Follow Continuous Improvement with Mastermind Shruti Bhat-  What is 5 S methodology

5S workplace organization method implies a basis of improving an organization and is a vital aspect to creating an aesthetically pleasing workplace Read More

Continuous Improvement Case Studies

improving productivity of pellet manufacturing in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics industry via Lean: a Case Study by Dr Shruti Bhat

Lean Manufacturing in Food, Drug, Cosmetics & Chemical Industry ​- A Case Study

Improved productivity of pellet manufacturing by 28% per shift via LEAN Read More
Lean, kaizen for continuous improvement in HR (human Resources)

​Continuous Improvement for Human Resources (HR) department via Lean and Kaizen

​Have you ever been in a situation where there are open positions in your department that haven’t been filled out for one or two years? Read More
lean innovation, hoshin kanrii and six sigma for product design, development and manufacture via 3D printing

​Lean Innovation, Hoshin Kanrii and Six Sigma (as DFSS) for Product Design, Development and Manufacture via 3D Printing; a Case Study

Lean Innovation, Hoshin Kanrii and Six Sigma (DFSS- design for six sigma) for product design, development Read More​
how to improve machine utilization by 21 percente via flow kaizen, blitz kaizen and gemba kaizen- case study by dr shruti bhat

​Kaizen in Engineering Industry: Improved Machine Utilization by 21%; a Continuous Improvement Case Study

​Learn how to use Kaizen to improve Machine Utilization by 21% or more in an engineering company Read More
how to improve patenting and reduce patent filing costs by 20 percent case study by dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement tools, bpm

​Kaizen Improved Patenting and Patent Filing Process ~ 20% drop in Patenting Cost; a Continuous Improvement Case Study

Learn how to use Kaizen to manage intellectual property and reduce patent filing costs by 20% or more Read More
kaizen improvement case study in healthcare: Reduced patient's hospital stay time and improved treatment and would healing for burn patients in a hospital in France, Dr Shruti BHat

Improved treatment and wound healing for burn patients at a hospital in France. Expedited patient recovery by 33%: Healthcare Continuous Improvement Case Study ​

Healthcare is a service-based industry sector. Unlike other industries, healthcare has a lot of human angle to it Read More

More Case Studies >>>

Other Continuous Improvement Methodologies

how to develop a culture of continuous improvement in an organization, dr shruti bhat

How to develop a culture of ‘Continuous Improvement’ in an organization? ​

​Continuous improvement in an organization means that employees are constantly learning, improving and adding to the main goal of the organization. Read More
business turnaround tips and tricks part 3 of 6, agile in nutshell for improving sales and marketing of products and services, shruti bhat

​Business Turnaround and Continuous Improvement Tips & Tricks Part 3 of 6- Agile in Nutshell for Improving Sales & Marketing of Products and Services

Originally developed to address the pitfalls of traditional project management Read More
what are advantages of JIT (just -in time) methodology, learn Just-in-Time technique with continuous improvement mastermind dr Shruti bhat

​Advantages of Just- In -Time Production Strategy

​There are a number of advantages to using the Just In Time production strategy few have been cited here: such as less waste, better quality and Read More
7 tools to identify a quality problem, dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement tools

7 Important tools to identify a "Quality" problem. ​

​There are seven main tools that help identify quality problems. These techniques are the most commonly used and most effective tools for overcoming problems in terms of quality. The best tools are ones that can Read More
Is it BPR or BPI? What is the difference between business process improvement (BPI) and business process engineering (BPR)?

​What is the difference between business process improvement and business process redesign?

​Learn the difference between business process improvement and business process reengineering / redesign in this Read More
Role of benchmarking in business procss improvement, role of benchmarking in business process redesign, dr shruti bhat

​Role of Benchmarking in Business Process Improvement/ Business Process Redesign

​Benchmarking is a business term that defines the comparison of a business against others in terms of understanding where the business stands and how it can Read More
Dos and don'ts of process mapping, dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement

​Do's and Don'ts of Process Mapping.

​Process mapping is a tool that is used to  show workflow in a visual manner. It is used an organization tool for communicating ideas and planning within businesses. The main aspects of process mapping include inputs, outputs, stages, decision points Read More
business turnaround and continuous improvement tips and tricks by dr shruti bhat

Business Turnaround and Continuous Improvement Tips and Tricks Part 1 of 6 ​

​Business Improvement means making the choices and adopting the tools and processes that generate the best result at the least cost. Read More
Streamlined process improvement- A shortcut technique for improving busness efficiency and profit, dr shruti bhat, continuous improvement

Streamlined Process Improvement - A shortcut technique for improving business efficiency and profit. ​

It is normal for organizations to find themselves in a rut since many processes become ingrained due to repetition. An easy solution is Streamlined process improvement.
Read More
business turnaround and continuous improvement tips and tricks part 6 of 6, balanced score card , dr shruti bhat

​Business Turnaround and Continuous Improvement Tips & Tricks Part 6 of 6 : Balanced Score Card

​While methodologies like Six Sigma and Agile may have mutually exclusive viewpoints on the correct way to run/ manage a process improvement project, Balanced Score Card methodology gels well with most systems. Read More

Continuous Improvement for Telecom Industry 

agile for sales and marketing process improvements- a telecom industry perspective part 1 of 2, dr shruti bhat

Agile for Sales & Marketing Process Improvements: A Telecom Industry Perspective Part 1 of 2 ​

After years of exploring ways to do more with less, telecos finally can experience actual upside with a next-generation marketing and sales transformation. This is definitely is an exciting time for telecos Read More
agile for sales and marketing process improvements - a telecom industry perspective part 2 of 2, dr shruti bhat

Agile for Sales & Marketing Process Improvements: A Telecom Industry Perspective Part 2 of 2 ​

​This part of the article series discusses the sales & marketing process problems (within telecos), recommended solutions, Agile and Lean Kaizen process Read More

Continuous Improvement for
​Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Industry

out of specifications impurity and non-compliance to manufacturing standards continue to haunt pharmaceuticals- the lupin story- here's one way to correct the mess, dr shruti bhat

Out of Specification Impurity and Non-Compliance to Manufacturing Standards Continue to Haunt Pharmaceuticals- The Lupin Story.  Here's One Way to Correct the Mess 

​Out of specification impurity continues to haunt pharmaceutical products Read More
mistake-proofing pharmaceutical product development manufacturing and logistics, cost-savings via poka yoke, dr shruti bhat

Mistake-Proofing Pharmaceutical Product Development, Manufacturing and Logistics, Cost Savings via Poka Yoke ​

Do you have any of the following complaints such as - R&D is slow, doesn’t give out products on time? Or too many failed batches in pilot plant during tech-transfer? Read More
valsartan losartan irbesartan product recalls- what are the lessons for pharmaceutical industry? dr shruti bhat

Valsartan, Irbesartan, Losartan Product Recalls- What are the Lessons for Pharmaceutical Industry? ​

Since September last year, news of *SARTAN drug recalls are doing the rounds Read More
mistake proofing pharmaceutical products- what can we learn from valsartan, losartan, irbesartan recalls

Mistake-Proofing Pharmaceutical Products: What can we learn from Valsartan, Losartan and Irbesartan recalls? ​

First Valsartan, now Irbesartan formulations are going thru a recall. As these product recalls are happening world-over, the chaos is enormous  Read More
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