Lean Design in the Medical Laboratory - the British Columbia ...

Micro Design
• Prime Real Estate
• Do you have enough space?
– What do you store where the value-added work is
performed?
– How much do you store in the work area?
– How often do you use it?
– Who uses it? For what purpose?
– How are the items replenished?
– “Every shelf creates steps”
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