Learn how the Lean fundamentals and a Lean mindset apply to reduce lead time, eliminate quality issues and expedite the batch release process. The result: a 50 to 90% performance improvement plus an energized Visual Laboratory workplace.
This is a Virtual Live Consultant-led Education Program for Laboratory Managers and Leaders from all countries and business sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Human and Animal Healthcare, Biotech environments, Cosmetics, Chemicals, Food industries, and R&D. Catherine Converset has developed and delivered this program since 2018 and has been highly rated by all past participants.
The Lean Laboratory certificate program is a 5-day program designed to start you on the path to continuous improvement in your lab! Learn how to manage flows and eliminate backlogs, rework, and other inefficiencies while improving service to production, supply chain customers and increasing employee satisfaction.
Why is Lean important in lab environments?
Because a laboratory is involved at each step of the Value Stream — incoming materials and goods, work-in-process, and semi-finished and finished products—delays and errors negatively impact the entire organization. Therefore, speed, reliability, and quality, i.e., lab efficiency, directly impact overall organizational efficiency, costs, and the ability to meet customer demand.
Furthermore, the specialized skills needed in the laboratory make it especially devastating for the organization when individual technicians leave due to an inefficient and stressful process and environment.
Applying Lean in a lab environment helps alleviate inefficiencies by:
- Improving end-to-end processes (Value Streams)
- Underscoring demand and its variability
- Scheduling analysis flows based on demand
- Defining resources required
- Creating and sharing standards to reduce rework
While
- Creating a working environment based on trust, empowerment, and teamwork
- Upskilling through cross-training
- Developing problem-solving skills
The Lean Lab concepts apply to all laboratories, including Production Labs, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and R&D.
ABOUT YOUR Teacher
Catherine Converset
Senior Lean Consultant | Lean Speaker | Lean Teacher and Coach
Catherine has been assisting US and European companies in their journey to Operational Excellence. For over 30 years, she has developed specific organic approaches to help leaders create a culture and customer centricity through people empowerment and trust. She works in all support service environments, laboratories, and R&D, knowing these services make a difference in the company’s performance and innovation capabilities!