Utilizando o pensamento enxuto em um laboratório de controle biológico Using the lean thinking in laboratory of biological control

The lean thinking originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS). This article discusses, in single case study, the main difficulties in the laboratory of biological control of a research institute of the state of Sao Paulo that affect performance in providing services to their customers. We intend to propose the application of lean concepts with the goal of increasing productivity by adapting the physical arrangement, better utilization of physical resources and labor work available, leveling production (heijunka) on the amount of work, greater efficiency in managing the processes by introducing the standardized work and flow of sample for analysis. The use of lean tools is essential so that you can have a lean laboratory, and the development of a 5S culture and application of kaizen methodology.

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