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Book of Abstracts | 2025 Optimizing Reagent Inventory and Medical Waste Handling in a Clinical Laboratory
IEM-E-03
Rawan Hozeel; rawanalhozaeyl@gmail.com
Boris Feygin; borissfee@gmail.com Advisor: Prof. Baruch Keren
SCE - Shamoon College of Engineering, Be’er-Sheva
Efficient management of reagent inventory and medical waste is crucial for laboratory operations. The “Assuta Hospital” laboratory in Be’er-Sheva faces reagent shortages and waste due to inefficient inventory practices. The goal of this project is to reduce reagent waste by 10% by means of an automated inventory system. Using ‘value stream mapping’ (VSM) and “ABC inventory analysis.” We analyzed consumption patterns and integrated decision-support tools to optimize stock levels. Additionally, this project explores strategies for improving medical waste management, including minimizing single-use equipment and evaluating ‘in-laboratory waste treatment’. A cost-benefit analysis assessed the feasibility of waste reduction solutions, including the establishment of a national, biological waste recycling facility. These measures should enhance sustainability and efficiency in laboratory operations.
Keywords: inventory optimization, laboratory efficiency, medical waste, reagent inventory management, sustainability
Leveraging Lean and Predictive Analytics for the Optimization of the ETO Supply Chains at “Erez Thermoplastic Products”
IEM-E-04
Yaakov Saban; jsabann@gmail.com Or Lugassy; orlugassy@gmail.com
Advisor: Prof. Baruch Keren
SCE - Shamoon College of Engineering, Be’er-Sheva
The goal of this research is to enhance supply chain agility within an ‘engineer-to-order’ (ETO) context at a thermoplastic-coated textile manufacturing enterprise. ETO production is complex due to extended raw material lead times, high costs and fluctuating demand. Our study integrates ‘lean manufacturing’ principles, inventory management techniques and multi-faceted optimization approaches to improve operational efficiency. By utilizing ‘value stream mapping’ (VSM) and predictive demand analysis - strategies are developed that minimize shipping delays, optimize production scheduling and reduce surplus inventory. This study proposes a systematic framework that balances customization, efficiency and cost-effectiveness - ultimately improving supply chain performance.
Keywords: engineer-to-order (ETO), inventory management, lean manufacturing, production planning, supply chain optimization
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