Untangling the Flow: Using Lean Tools to Optimize Space and Workflow in a Dental Lab

This poster highlights a Lean Green Belt project conducted in a dental laboratory facing space and workflow challenges with impending additional equipment. Using Lean tools-particularly spaghetti mapping-the team identified inefficient movement patterns and previously unrecognized stakeholders impacting daily operations. The project led to actionable space redesigns and improved workflow efficiency. Attendees will learn how visual process mapping can uncover hidden inefficiencies and inform practical improvements in complex work environments.

Analyze workflow inefficiencies and spatial constraints in a dental lab using lean tools such as spaghetti mapping.

Identify hidden stakeholders and evaluate their impact on workflow and space utilization during process improvement projects.

Design and propose workspace layout improvement using Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and accommodate new equipment.