Lean

5 S What is it? Healthcare from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. We will discuss Lean as ” anything that doesn’t not produce value is waste.” Many healthcare processes include waste classified as the 8 deadly waste. Elements of the 8 deadly waste can be seen in all areas and include the following: Defects Overproduction […]

5 S: Conducting the 5 S Event from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. There are many factors required in order to implement a successful 5 S event. The first important factor is leadership and the second is people. Both are required to implement, conduct, support and sustain the effort.

Course Description 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 system. Within a structure of  Lean management, employees

5S: 5 Phases of 5S from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. The phases of 5 S include the following: Sort-Determine what is used in each work area and remove anything that does not add value Set-Identify a proper place for each item Shine-Consistently clean, shine and maintain all areas of the workplace Standardize-Establish standards and

Introduction to Lean: Lean Tools Part III LFL from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. In this lecture, we will discuss the following Lean tools: Lean Tools III Kanban System for Inventory – regulating the flow of supplies 5S Order – a system for organizing the work-space Go Look, Go See – observing work where it happens Performance Metrics –

Introduction to Lean: Lean Tools Part I from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. In the next three lectures, we will discuss the following Lean tools: Lean Tools I: Value Stream Map – a map of people, materials, information, flow A3 Methodology – a one-page storyboard for a project Lean Tools II Spaghetti Map – a diagram that shows