1. THE IMPACT OF IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES FROM THE TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM (TPS) IN A NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HEALTHCARE FACILITY Open Access Author: Piccolo, John D Title: THE IMPACT OF IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES FROM THE TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM (TPS) IN A NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HEALTHCARE FACILITY Graduate Program: Workforce Education and Development Keywords: Toyota Production System (TPS)LeanReturn On Investment (ROI)Impact StudyLong Term CareHealthcarereVIEW File: Download John_D._Piccolo_Dissertation.pdf Committee Members: William J Rothwell, Dissertation Advisor/Co-AdvisorWilliam J Rothwell, Committee Chair/Co-ChairSusan E Cromwell, Committee MemberWesley Edward Donahue, Committee MemberEdgar Paul Yoder, Committee Member