Lean Lab Supply
The design of material supply in the laboratory is often neglected. However, optimization can make a significant contribution to increasing productivity, reducing costs and ensuring efficient processes in the laboratory. To this end, a suitable material supply concept must be defined and optimum storage locations determined. In addition, replenishment must be ensured by means of suitable processes and structures.
Background
Why are lean laboratory processes relevant?
- Running to materials is an essential part of the entire running process in the laboratory.
- The effective organization of material supply tasks leads to cost savings.
- A professional material supply is the basis for cost savings in material procurement.
35%
Typical proportion of walking due to materials in all walking routes
Starting points for improvement
What will I learn?
- to create a material supply concept
- Determine and use suitable storage locations
- Understand and apply rules for the definition of intermediate bearings
- Understand and apply principles for refilling (push/pull)
- introduce a KANBAN system for material supply
- Define service points and set milk runs
- Organize a service team or design the role of a service employee
What can you do?
- Define a suitable material supply concept
- Define optimal storage locations and storage options at the workplace
- Define locations of intermediate storage areas with optimized routes
- Introduce service employees/teams
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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