It’s pretty easy to grasp the concept of quality when you are talking about various things such as consumer products.

How do businesses identify potential failures within their operations and mitigate risks associated with things like equipment breakdowns, utility and supply chain disruptions, facility issues, etc.? The answer is a methodology called “Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis” or PFMEA.

Nobody needs to tell you that those big shiny stainless steel machines down in your cage wash area cost a lot of money to purchase, operate, and maintain.

Why bother with ergonomics? The short answer is money. Big money.

Welcome to the first installment of “What’s That Engineer Doing in My Vivarium” where we will share with you all types of information and insight on new methods and technology that can be applied in lab animal research facilities, to reduce costs and improve operations. Our perspective in providing you these ideas is based on over 50 years of combined experience in lean manufacturing and industrial engineering in a variety of fields, where the focus is always on continuous improvement in business processes, quality, productivity, operating cost, and other key factors. And now, on to our first article……….