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Process optimization · Lean principles

An operator points out that a validated drying step runs about two hours longer than seems necessary. Walk me through how you'd evaluate whether that time can actually be reduced.

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I'd take the observation seriously but be clear that a validated parameter can't just be shortened on the floor.…

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