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The focus of a lean laboratory is to test samples in the most efficient way possible in terms of cost, or speed, or both. Although most of the key principles of lean apply in labs, the specific challenges facing laboratories require significant adaptation of standard lean tools.
This Report examines Lean in the Laboratory. It looks at the typical issues that arise in Labs and how to Apply Lean in the Laboratory - Key Principles that always apply.
This briefing addresses the issues and problems often associated with manual Batch Records, including long review and approval lead-times and poor ‘first time’ document accuracy.
This Article examines Value Stream Mapping - The Map of your Journey to becoming 'Lean'.
This Article examines how companies can significantly Reduce Waste and Costs by implementing 'Lean Manufacturing'. 
This Article looks at how to best Implement TPM within life science companies.
This Article examines the Effective Management of Equipment in the Healthcare sector. TPM and OEE have the ability to create a real competitive advantage in any industry that is significantly equipment dependant....
This Report examines the key strategies of TPM and OEE and the results of BSM's Benchmarking survey on TPM and OEE in the Irish Healthcare Industry.
This article examines how companies can best Improve Performance through Process Re-engineering. The best way to achieve large scale improvement is via a cross-functional project team using a re-engineering approach….
This Briefing is intended for company executives who are or will be involved in initiatives to improve Velocity. It describes Why Velocity?, Means of Improving Velocity, Lean & Six Sigma and outlines the findings of BSM's Survey in the Healthcare Sector.
This Article examines TPM in the Food Industry. The aim of TPM is not just to prevent breakdowns but to proactively work to Maximise Equipment Performance….
This Report examines OEE and TPM in the Electronics Industry and includes the results of BSM's Benchmarking Survey on OEE Performance.
This Article examines how to consistently achieve good performance. Effective Management of Performance begins with Measurement…
This article examines Value Engineering (VE). VE is a complete system for identifying and dealing with the functions that cause non-contributing cost or effort in products, processes or services.
This article outlines how 6 Sigma can be pursued in a business process by using the same steps and techniques as used to improve a physical process. 
management and ongoing assistance thereafter. In truth very few teams in sphere of activity achieve total self management.
This Article examines how to Promote Creative Management in Organisations. Companies must work to develop appropriate processes and structures and then ensure they are maintained.… 























