Laboratory

Understanding Lean Management

Lean Management: Course Description from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. Lean management consists of  leaders, structures, process, people and directives as a standardized approach to consistent change in a stable environment. The adoption and use of Lean philosophy, concepts and tools assist the laboratory to consistently identify and minimize or eliminate unnecessary waste in the

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FT Lecture: Introduction to Lean

Lean: Introduction from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. In this introduction, we will discuss objectives and become familiar with Lean definitions, terms and concepts. You will learn basic concepts, tools and principles of Lean and understand waste specific to laboratories. We discuss laboratory waste in the form of common tasks and activities to determine if

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FT Lecture: Waste in the Laboratory-Introduction to Lean

Intro to Lean: Waste in the Lab from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. The identification and elimination of waste is the key concept of Lean. In this module, we will explain the 8 deadly wastes commonly encountered in the  laboratory to include: Defects Overproduction Waiting Non-utilized resource/talent Transportation Inventory Motion Excess processing Traditionally, non technical tasks

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