The Toyota Production System in the Lab

Speaker:

Joe Rutledge, MD

Contact Hours:

1.0

Date:

October 11, 2025 - October 31, 2027

Description:
This lecture reviews the principles of the Toyota Production System and outlines a diverse set of applicable examples in the lab. Successful implementation strategies and pragmatic SOPs will be highlighted so that you will avoid the common pitfalls of LEAN management.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the key principles of the Toyota Production System.
  2. List examples of the system applied in a laboratory setting.
  3. Identify areas for implementation in your laboratory.