Laboratory

. 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 build 5S into the routine Sustain-Empower staff to maintain and […]

We will discuss Lean as ” anything that doesn’t not produce value is waste.” Many laboratory processes include waste classified as the 8 deadly waste. Elements of the 8 deadly waste can be seen in all areas of the laboratory and include the following: Defects Overproduction Waiting Non-utilized resource/talent Transportation Inventory Motion Excess processing The Benefit of

In this course, we discuss the Lean tool called 5S and seek to understand the what, why and how of the methodology. At the end of this course the learner will be able to: Demonstrate how to conduct a 5S event in the workplace Interpret the what, why and how of 5S Identify the importance of

Completing and A3 Form by hand is really the best option–there are no fees associated with using a pencil and piece of paper.  Be sure to use the recommended 11″ x 17″ size sheet of paper to allow yourself sufficient room to document the work of the team. To share your hand-drawn form, take a photo

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