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Lab Forensic

Michael Tay faces several problems as head of the RFSL forensic laboratories. These include inaccurate evidence collection at crime scenes, samples being sent to the wrong labs, staff shortages, and a lack of trained employees. Testifying in court also poses challenges due to a lack of understanding of technical forensic information. Implementing a supply chain approach could help address some of these issues by establishing a reception center to properly route samples, track evidence online, and distribute results. An emergency unit could expedite time-sensitive cases. Having specialized employee roles and shift work could improve quality and efficiency.

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Lab Forensic

Michael Tay faces several problems as head of the RFSL forensic laboratories. These include inaccurate evidence collection at crime scenes, samples being sent to the wrong labs, staff shortages, and a lack of trained employees. Testifying in court also poses challenges due to a lack of understanding of technical forensic information. Implementing a supply chain approach could help address some of these issues by establishing a reception center to properly route samples, track evidence online, and distribute results. An emergency unit could expedite time-sensitive cases. Having specialized employee roles and shift work could improve quality and efficiency.

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Forensic lab case study

Question 1: Summarize Problems faced by Michael Tay

Michael Tay is the head of RFSL unit that consists of 7 distinct laboratories

Toxicology Laboratory
Drug analysis Laboratory
The physical evidence Laboratory
The Biology Laboratory
The document examination Laboratory
Forensic Pathology Laboratory
Problems faced by him and other professionals in

1. Collection
People at the scenes of crime might not send right quantity of evidence or there is
possibility of changing the samples
2. Analysis
The samples sent to wrong lab
Re- routing results in confusion and loss of time
Staff shortage
Lack of trained employees for using expensive advanced instruments
3. Usage
Problem with clarity of testimony
Lack of understanding of forensic technicalities
Undermining quality of forensic science to make the information understandable
Lack of business skills by forensic scientists

Question 2: How can supply chain approach solve some of these problems?

Collection of quality samples- preliminary test if possible to be conducted in situ for better
sample collection
Creation of a reception and result distribution center
- The evidence should be numbered and routed to right lab
- The tracking of evidence should be done online
- The estimated time of completion and availability of results should be accessible for the
officers
- The results can be collected from the same place

Emergency unit
- The manager can route through emergency service for speedy results

Making employees expert in a particular job to reduce time required for completion
Making employees work in shifts to improve quality
Follow just in time methods to avoid wastage
Generation of automated reports in lay man language to avoid time wastage

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