Implementing Lean in The Lab
To address the above problems and issues a Lean Laboratory uses Lean principles to eliminate waste or Muda (Japanese term). There are a number of principles that can be used but the goal is always primarily focused on improving measurable performance and/or reducing costs. The following key principles always apply:
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