Lean Manufacturing to Improve Management and Results in Metrological Testing Laboratories - A Case Study

The article addresses the importance of using Lean Manufacturing as aviable alternative for companies in a highly competitive global economic context,aiming to optimize processes and reduce waste. The methodology is applied inMetrological Testing Laboratories, identifying and eliminating 8 wastes, bringingbenefits such as eliminating failures, reducing costs and optimizing service time. Thecase study presented is an example of applying Lean Manufacturing in a laboratory,resulting in waste reduction, process improvement and increased productivity. Theresearch contributes to the management of metrological laboratories, suggestingdirections for mapping processes and adapting layouts for integrated environments.