By applying lean tools, such as 5S and visual management, Roche Carolina laboratories defined good manufacturing practices and has helped the company
By applying lean tools, such as 5S and visual management, Roche Carolina laboratories defined good manufacturing practices and has helped the company
2 PagesWhen it comes to pharmaceutical manufacturing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects facilities on a two- to three-year cycle for conformance to “good manufacturing practices.” This case study explores how Roche Carolina has applied 5S, one of lean manufacturing’s core tools, to a laboratory environment. By emphasizing workplace organization, order and cleanliness, 5S helps employees do their job more efficiently and effective
