Improve the Cycle Time of Stat Testing in Quality Control Laboratory Applying Kaizen Analysis
Resumen
Quality Control Laboratory of
Biopharma Company was selected for develop a
design project, using the technique of Kaizen
Project. Manufacturing area of Biotech Company
produces a biological product. Biologic Bulk Drug
substance must be tested for protein content.
Manufacturing area needs analytical tests results to
continue the Fermentation/Purification process.
The main objective is reducing the cycle time for
Stat Testing. The goal is identify wastes and
eliminates what does not add value during
analytical process. The problem is often longer of
“Lab cycle time” to completed Stat testing for inprocess samples. Kaizen Analysis, Value Stream
Mapping, and Spaghetti diagram were executed to
identify all wastes during the Sialic Testing. Quality
Control Lab needs to re-design the layout of the inprocess lab to eliminates the wastes and non- value
activities to maintain continuous improvements in
quality processes.
Key Terms - Kaizen Analysis, Laboratory
Cycle Time, Sialic Testing, Stat Testing.