Lean management principles such as Jidoka and Andon can significantly contribute to Lean Laboratory performance. The new “First-Defect-Stop Guide” from METTLER TOLEDO advocates rapid identification ...

Lean Management techniques applied to the laboratory have been shown to improve quality and efficiency. The principle of First-Defect-Stop for laboratory weighing is designed to help laboratory ...

Every business is unique. For most, simply adopting a single, prescribed approach is a risky move. In the case of Six Sigma, it can be especially tempting to, seeing the success of major companies ...

Defects that take place during our construction process should be addressed and resolved. That’s the short story. But let’s first look at why we may be incurring defects. As you can see from the list ...