Course curriculum

  • 1

    1.0 Lean Lab Introduction

  • 2

    2.0 Understanding Lean Lab Framework ''ADES''

  • 3

    3.0 ''A' of Assess Phase - 5 Steps approach

    • 3.1 Historical Authentic Lab performance data gathering

    • 3.2 Walkthrough the end to end as is Value stream mapping

    • 3.3 DILO (Day in Life Of) Study for Lean Lab

    • 3.4 Understanding the Loading and Levelling

    • 3.5 Measuring the setup time of lab

  • 4

    4.0 ''D' of Define Phase - 6 Steps approach

    • 4.1 Design of Lab performance metrics dashboard

    • 4.2 Design actions based on Value stream mapping findings

    • 4.3 Design actions for improving the productivity of analyst

    • 4.4 Better forecasting and planning, Q rules for better levelling & loading to set FLOW

    • 4.5 Creating Suitable Laboratory Work Spaces

    • 4.6 Designing Lean daily management for Lab

  • 5

    5.0 ''E &S '' of ADES Execute and Sustain

    • 5.1 Eliminating Non-Value-added activities and increasing productivity of analyst

    • 5.2 Implementing 5S in Lab with Visual controls

    • 5.3 Modifications to Lean Lab Layouts

    • 5.4 Establishing Standard work and Lean work cell design based on workflows

    • 5.5 Ensure zero stock out materials and use of Kanban systems

    • 5.6 Establishing Visual Lean Daily management culture of problem solving
  • 6

    6.0 Impact of ADES

    • Conclusion and Improvement Opportunities % using ADES framework
  • 7

    Additional Useful Resources on Lean Lab Opportunity- Case Study

    • Useful Summary of Lean Lab concepts from a consulting company