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Lean By Design takes a deep look into the complex, ever-changing world of the biotech, pharma, and related industries from the lens of workflow design. Come along as our hosts, Oscar and Lawrence, explore the relationship between the people and workflow design by chatting with industry leaders. These innovators will share their stories about the risks they’ve taken in re-designing solutions to often complex problems. Join us to learn from industry experts as they deliver practical tips and t ...
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0117. Transformative Strategies for Scaling Operations in Biopharma
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to supercharge your company's operations without expanding your team? In this episode of Lean by Design, host Oscar Gonzalez reveals innovative strategies from a recent project with a dynamic 100-person company. Discover how you can enhance workflow efficiency by reimagining and optimizing your existing dat…
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0116. Harnessing the Power of PPM Tools for Organizational Synergy: A review of Smartsheet's PPM whitepaper.
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Send us a Text Message. -Effective Project Portfolio Management Strategies -Challenges and Opportunities in PPM Tools -Implementing Technology in Organizational Processes -Effective Deployment of PPM Tools IDC White Paper: The Power of Next-Gen Project and Portfolio Management https://www.smartsheet.com/inside-smartsheet/research/IDC-project-portfo…
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Episode 15. Innovating for Tomorrow: Sustainable Pharma Facilities and Digital Revolutions
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Send us a Text Message. - Unpacks insights from ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference - Focuses on sustainability and digital evolution in pharma - Next-gen facilities are efficient and eco-friendly - Shift to interconnected data systems revolutionizes research - Tools like Benchling streamline data and asset management - Networking fosters coll…
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Episode 14. Triumphs in Team Bonding and Strategic Vision at Sigma Lab Consulting
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Send us a Text Message. - Unexpected team bonding and strategic planning during a snowed-in off-site retreat at Sigma Lab Consulting - Reflecting on past year's successes and future opportunities - Team cohesion and unique problem-solving approach leading to repeat engagements with diverse clients - Integrating Lean Six Sigma with deep industry kno…
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Episode 13. Seamless Teamwork and Strategic Tools for a Smooth R&D Operation
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Send us a Text Message. - Boost R&D team efficiency through collaboration and accountability - Address inefficiencies in most R&D projects - Cultivate a successful life sciences workplace culture - Refine data for actionable insights and shared ownership - Align project goals with corporate objectives - Optimize equipment scheduling for lab efficie…
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Episode 12. Safeguarding Scientific Progress with a Maintenance Master Plan.
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Send us a Text Message. - Highlight the critical importance of a robust asset management strategy. - Discuss maintenance scheduling, coordination, and the power of clear communication. - Emphasize post-service rituals to ensure optimal equipment performance. - Share personal experiences and lessons learned from overlooked maintenance. - Advocate fo…
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Episode 11. Mastering the Game of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
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Send us a Text Message. - Discover actionable strategies for success, including data-driven decisions and effective communication. - Learn why operational excellence involves refining resources, not just adding them. - Unlock the power of performance metrics and turning concerns into quantifiable data. - Explore making lasting workflow adjustments …
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Episode 10. Exploring the Impact of Inventory Control on Business Performance.
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Send us a Text Message. - Uncover the potential of inventory management for business success. - Dive into laboratory inventory and budget management intricacies. - Learn the art of categorizing items in databases and tracking consumable usage. - Explore unique inventory challenges in manufacturing, including traceability and equipment reliability. …
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Episode 09. The Art and Science of Optimizing R&D Timelines in Life Sciences.
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Send us a Text Message. - Explore challenges and the fast-paced nature of R&D. - Discuss the merits and demerits of the waterfall approach. - Offer tips for maintaining momentum in short task sprints. - Provide insights on optimizing R&D timelines. - Highlight the importance of clear timeline structure and adaptability. - Share practical strategies…
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Episode 08. Sigma Lab Consulting's First Year: Triumphs, Challenges, and the Art of Consulting.
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Send us a Text Message. - Explore a year in the life of Sigma Lab Consulting. - Share the rollercoaster journey, trials, triumphs, and memorable moments with clients. - Spotlight on work-life balance and the world of consulting. - Discuss the art of simplification, process optimization, and creative problem-solving. - Highlight the importance of bu…
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Episode 07. When "house flipping" meets corporate America. Process improvement for the eventual asset sale.
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when an equity firm wants to add to their portfolio? Only the asset is not quite polished for purchase? In this episode we connect with Jon Holden, Private Equity Management Consultant. Jon walks us through various examples of how private equity firms launch teams into organizations in an effort to improve proce…
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Episode 06. Workplace Conflict- Where does it come from? What can we do about it?
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we connect with Ryan Dunlap, Founder & Chief Conflict Officer of Conflictish, a conflict strategy firm dedicated to helping leaders improve how they lead themselves and others through conflict. Conflict takes many forms, in the workplace, at home, it can be intrapersonal or interpersonal. So how do we naviga…
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Episode 05. Automating simple processes to give time back on critical tasks.
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 5 explores the world of automations. Have you found yourself in a position where mundane tasks seem to take too much time to perform? The copy+paste function is alive and well in 2023. In this episode, we hear from Dan Luu, Senior Data Engineering Consultant on why integrating automations in our day to day can help d…
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Episode 04. REVIEW: Outsourcing Clinical Trials New England 2022.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Oscar Gonzalez gives us a review of Outsourcing Clinical Trials New England 2022 and his fireside chat titled: "Wearables, ePRO, eConsent, Big Data: Are We Prepared for the Digital Transformation?" Oscar gives us insights into: 1) Ensuring success of digital transformations 2) Implementing new technologies w…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we welcome our first podcast guest Lauren Perna, CEO & Head Writer for Lauren Perna Communications. Lauren is also the founder of Mentally Fit Founder to bring awareness to mental health, speaking on her own challenges over the years. We touch on her transition into the life sciences industry and how that sp…
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Episode 02. Work doesn't have to be this difficult.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we get up close and personal with Sigma Lab Consulting co-founder and Lean by Design co-host, Lawrence Wong. We dig into early beginnings in New York, his choice of engineering in undergrad, and early thoughts when working through the development of Sigma Lab Consulting. Thank you to our episode Sponsors Lau…
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Episode 01. Communicate with your clients, team, and yourself to solve the RIGHT problem.
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Send us a Text Message. In our inaugural podcast episode, we get up close and personal with Oscar Gonzalez, co-host of the Lean By Design podcast and CEO of Sigma Lab Consulting. We dig into the early beginnings, early influences, and how Sigma Lab Consulting came to be, with a few lessons learned in between. Oscar provides background to the import…
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