Lean

This course includes an Interactive Course Workshop: (click to view events) The objective of the interactive work shop is to explore the approach to lessons learned throughout the course and understand the adaptability to the live workplace environment. We will answer the questions as presented by the learner “What will I learn from this course and […]

A Collaborative Approach to Lean Laboratory Workstation Design Reduces Wasted Technologist Travel Lisa M. Yerian, MD, Joseph A. Seestadt, Erron R. Gomez, and Kandice K. Marchant, MD, PhD Temotoka DOI: 10.1309/AJCPE0PI2ENWYWMU. Clinical Chemistry / Lean Lab Workstation Design Abstract Lean methodologies have been applied in many industries to reduce waste. We applied Lean techniques to

Lean Operational Strategy: Principles 1-6 from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. In this module, we will review the 14 principles of the Toyota Way and discuss the 8 principles specifically applicable to laboratory processes: Long Term Philosophy (important, but not necessarily considered operational) Create a continuous process flow Use the pull system Level out the

Lean Operational Strategy: Principles 7-14 from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. In this module, we will review the 14 Principles of the Toyota Way and discuss the applicability to laboratory processes: 7. Use visual controls so no problems are hidden 8. Use only reliable thoroughly tested technology that serves your people and processes 9.Grow Leaders

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