QC Lab Testing

Are Dedicated Paperwork Reviewers a good idea for your QC Lab?

Published by Adrian Fegan in Lean Laboratory on September 2, 2020

In labs, testing often takes priority while the review is somewhat of an afterthought. However, it is important to realise that until the results are reviewed and approved, we should not consider a test to be completed. There are several reasons why review may not be completed promptly, including volatile incoming workloads and changing/competing priorities.

Optimising QC Lab Testing

Published by Gary Ryan in Lean Laboratory on October 9, 2018

QC test methods and the overall testing approach employed in laboratories can themselves be inherently wasteful. What steps should be taken to identify and eliminate such waste?

Improving Lab Performance with Six Sigma

Published by Andrew Harte in Lean Laboratory on September 4, 2018

Do you want to reduce lead times while improving productivity in your QC testing laboratory? Read the following case study to find out how.