Reducción del Lead Time Acumulado en un Laboratorio de Biología Molecular: Un Estudio de Cell Layout en Lima, Perú

This applied, explanatory-level study addresses the design and implementation of a manufacturing cell to reduce the accumulated lead time in a molecular biology laboratory in Lima, Peru, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A detailed analysis of the initial situation was conducted, proposing the configuration of two cells decoupled by work-in-process inventory. Although the required takt time was not achieved nor a perfect balance of workloads, the results confirmed the initial hypothesis, showing a significant reduction in idle times, an improvement in workflow, and an increase in the laboratory's responsiveness. These findings highlight the effectiveness of lean methodologies in high-demand and complex contexts