In a laboratory, a missing consumable rarely causes a dramatic delay. Someone opens another drawer, walks to a second room or asks a colleague. Then it happens again. Across a team, those short searches take time away from research, testing and teaching. After more than 30 years working in laboratories, hospitals and education facilities, I […]
The condition of a laboratory storeroom changes the way people move through their day. If every item has a clear place, collecting supplies can be a quick, familiar task. If staff have to search, shift boxes or improvise, those small demands add up. This is something I have noticed over more than 30 years visiting […]
When a laboratory storeroom stops working well, the symptoms are usually easy to spot: staff searching for supplies, stock hidden behind other stock, or boxes taking over bench space. The cause can be less obvious. Buying more shelving may add capacity without making anything easier to find. Use this guide during a walk through your […]
