From microbiology to university research facilities, laboratories are embracing lean principles and 5S methodology to cut waste, save time, and boost productivity. By redesigning layouts, ...

"Lean Laboratory" is being implemented in many industries, with the aim of eliminating mistakes, reducing delays, lowering costs and improving the quality of a product or service.Visit METTLER ...

The successful implementation of “lean manufacturing” in various fields has inspired many businesses to adopt this model in their laboratories as well. However, laboratories have different challenges ...

The quality of water for pharmaceutical production (purified water, water for injection, and ultrapure water) is quantified and regulated through four parameters – total organic carbon (TOC), ...

Eurofins Scientific has opened the doors of a food testing laboratory designed using lean thinking at Wolverhampton in the UK. The global food and feed testing firm said the new lab would be the hub ...

New 'lean lab' management principles are demonstrating benefits that include cost savings, increased productivity, and a strong safety record. When MIT announced in March that most research labs on ...

The best way to reduce machining lead time is to establish a “flow” from one process to another, using cells to link, synchronize, and eliminate excessive material handling, excess inventory, and ...

Hospitals looking to increase efficiency are applying lean principles to centralized labs, though a number of considerations are key when planning such a facility. Northwell Health, for example, is ...

For laboratory managers who embrace Lean Sigma principles and practices. some programs in the healthcare reform law may provide opportunities to help preserve and even grow hospital revenue. For ...