The ValuMetrix group is a diverse and experienced consulting organization focused entirely on healthcare.  The following details the key differentiators of our organization

• 100% dedicated to the healthcare marketplace. Our mission is to transform healthcare processes through the world-class methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma.  As the world's largest healthcare company, we understand healthcare: the hospital, regulations, organization and processes.
• Proven Process Excellence model of Lean, Six Sigma and Design Excellence used as guiding business management principles across J&J companies worldwide.
• J&J Process Excellence experience, resources, training programs, leadership development and strategic expertise.
• Transfer the knowledge/intellectual capital: Our deployment approach focuses on transferring the knowledge to our customers through a training, mentoring and implementation process.  Our Lean deployments use Lean consultants working full time with a dedicated customer team.  Our mission is focused on building the capabilities of our customers. Our philosophy is that transfer of knowledge to the organizations we work with is paramount for sustainable implementations and improvements.
• Diverse Service Offerings: ValuMetrix offers a comprehensive list of services focused on Lean and Six Sigma deployment.  Training courses are offered at selected J&J locations or delivered onsite to customers.
• Depth and breadth of consulting experience. Our organization is comprised of Lean and Six Sigma experts who have extensive experience across many industries such as automotive, aerospace, high technology and healthcare.
• Proven Lean implementation model in healthcare. The Lean implementation model used by ValuMetrix is a structured and methodical model. We have worked extensively with the Fairview Health System Laboratories, as well as other healthcare clients, deploying this model successfully.
• Lean Design:  Proven experience working with organizations whom are either expanding, re-constructing or building new facilities.  Our Lean model drives our approach to facility layout and design.  Lean experts work with your team to develop designs that structurally support Lean concepts and allow products, people and information to "Flow" in the most efficient layout, typically in much less space than originally planned.  We work hand-in-hand with architects to deliver Lean designs.
• Corporate Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, and Black Belt Bridge training programs led by experienced Black Belts and Master Black Belts.  These programs follow the J&J Six Sigma training and certification process.  All candidates are assigned Six Sigma mentors who work with them to accelerate successful certification projects.
• Process Excellence Champion training and mentoring programs focused on developing leadership abilities in order to deploy Lean and Six Sigma in their organization.  These programs are offered at our J&J offices or onsite at your facility.
• Experienced healthcare marketing organization focused on helping organizations publicize their success stories to gain leadership in their markets.
• PEx Assessment:  Focused on project selection and business case development.  Using Value Stream Mapping and Lean assessment tools that identify waste and defects. The assessment process ensures customers are working on the right projects at the right time.  In addition, these assessment tools provide a data driven and visual approach to understanding current state conditions prior to Process Excellence deployment.
• HIPAA and healthcare compliance trained:  All J&J employees are trained on HIPAA and healthcare compliance regulations annually.