Value Stream Maps: A strategic tool to drive focused improvement
About Stephanie Armstrong & Lara Laskowski
With over 15 years of business experience in both corporate and small business operations, Stephanie currently leads Operational Excellence for IDEXX Laboratories. She has built and grown strong Operational Excellence teams responsible for providing training, coaching and mentoring in Lean and Industrial Engineering practices. She has led and facilitate several initiatives driving enterprise transformation through Lean methodology, cross-functional program leadership, and data-driven decision-making
As a Lean Leader at IDEXX, Lara applies her extensive experience and skills in Lean process improvement, electronic health records (EHR), and manufacturing to optimize the quality, efficiency, and value of the company’s products and services. Lara has been leading and innovating in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors for years, delivering data-driven solutions that save time, money, and resources.