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17th September 2015 BioBriefing – Lean in the Blood Service & Facility Tour
September 17, 2015 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST
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The facility tour will showcase the state-of-the-art processing facility in West Melbourne that is responsible for processing 40% of Australia’s blood supply, also providing an understanding of the manufacturing processes and “Lean” journey the Blood Service has embarked on.
When: Thursday, 17th September
3:45pm Registration
4:00pm Start of Tour, Followed by a Networking Session
Where: Australian Red Cross Blood Service
100-154 Batman Street
West Melbourne, VIC, 3003
NB: Parking is on street and limited
Speakers: Shane Winzar
Manufacturing Manager, Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Chris Dixon
Business Process Improvement Manager, Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Price: Members $65.00
Non-members $110
(Prices include GST)
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund given up to 7 days prior to the event.
No refunds within 7 days of the event.
RSVP: 11th September 2015.
About the Event
Continuing our facility tour series for 2015, the BioMelbourne Network is pleased to bring you to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service Melbourne Processing Centre. Having won the 2012 Master Builders and Environmental Design Awards, the facility tour will showcase the state-of-the-art processing facility in West Melbourne that is responsible for processing 40% of Australia’s blood supply. The event will provide an understanding of the manufacturing processes and “Lean” journey the Blood Service has embarked on.
About Australian Red Cross Blood Service
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service collects, tests, processes and distributes blood products in Australia and has served the community for over 80 years. More than 500,000 generous Australians give their time and blood through around 1.3 million donations each year, creating over 2 million life-saving products.
The Blood Service employs more than 3,800 people and is supported by about 2,000 volunteers. Over 100 blood collection facilities are in operation as well as four major processing centres and two major blood inventory and distribution hubs.
