QC Lab Testing
Raw Materials & Consumable Laboratories – Why A Push-Based Operating Model Does Not Work
Raw material and consumable laboratories often find themselves trapped in a reactive, high-pressure cycle of "firefighting" due to traditional push-based operating models that prioritize testing based on when deliveries arrive rather than when production actually needs them. Here we explore why importing unmanaged delivery volatility, disrupts lab stability, and we detail the operational shift toward a demand-aligned, pull-based system. By shifting the focus to testing what is needed next by production, manufacturing organizations can dramatically increase lab productivity, simplify scheduling, minimize work-in-progress, and replace daily chaos with a predictable, high-performing operational flow.
Are Dedicated Paperwork Reviewers a good idea for your QC Lab?
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
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
Do you want to reduce lead times while improving productivity in your QC testing laboratory? Read the following case study to find out how.
