Lean device layout
An existing layout of laboratory equipment has grown over the years as a result of many individual decisions. As a rule, this results in inefficiencies in the overall layout, which lead to unnecessary walking distances for employees. By applying lean techniques, an overall optimum layout of the equipment and infrastructure can be found and a significant proportion of the inefficiencies can be reduced.
Background
Why is lean device layout relevant?
- Increase productivity of processes and laboratory staff
- Reduce structural inefficiencies in the arrangement of appliances
- Increase sample throughput despite limited laboratory space
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Efficiency gains typically lie in an optimized arrangement of devices
Starting points for improvement
What will I learn?
- actively shape the layout optimization process
- Apply lean techniques to analyze routes and dependencies between devices
- optimally adapt, understand and apply the device arrangement (micro design) to the test sequences to be carried out
- recognize the various dependencies between the devices and tests and design them effectively
- draw up an implementation plan for the changeover
What can you do?
- Optimally match the device arrangement to the test sequences to be carried out
- Consider the intensity and extent of walking distances between devices
- Consider multiple dependencies between devices and the infrastructure in the optimal arrangement
PROJECT DESIGN
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Modules
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Workshops
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Weeks typical project duration
3
Hours of work per week
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