| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10885999 | Drug Discovery Today | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this case study, we evaluated the effect of colocation on the drug development process using value-stream mapping (VSM) on the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland. We compared a colocated team with a control group that was not colocated. The data showed that colocation was not associated with increased process speed in terms of lead lines. However, the colocated team communicated more and reported beneficial experiences, such as faster working processes or improved mutual understanding. VSM workshops revealed not only performance indicators about colocation, but also enhanced communication and cooperation through the evolving discussion.
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Authors
Mareike Heinzen, Samuel Mettler, Annina Coradi, Roman Boutellier,