LFI Chicago 2018

Across industries, the most common productivity bottleneck isn’t a lack of talent, but the quiet persistence of outdated tools and routines. As workflows become more complex and technology advances, choosing the right tool for the job can mean the difference between wasted time and meaningful progress. The challenge—and opportunity—lies in questioning old habits and recognizing…

Hands-on immersion has become a defining advantage in modern biomanufacturing, and programs like NC State’s BTEC exemplify why experiential learning matters as much as technical knowledge. By stepping through a full upstream and downstream bioprocess in a simulated environment, the Benchmark team gained firsthand insight into the real-world pressures, decisions, and constraints their customers…

In modern warehouses, what looks like a minor issue at receiving can quickly escalate when a lot lacks the right certifications or falls out of spec, triggering quarantine, added paperwork, and intense traceability demands on quality teams. As supply chains grow more complex and regulated, these friction points quietly drain time and increase the…

Contamination control failures rarely stem from complex science; more often, they’re the result of everyday practices that haven’t evolved with modern cleanroom demands. Simple shifts—like cleaning in a strict top-to-bottom flow, choosing materials that trap submicron particles instead of redistributing them, and standardizing tools so operators aren’t improvising—can dramatically reduce risk while improving efficiency….