7 Wastes: Defects
Poor quality and the resulting defects are a major source of cost for many companies. This is also a cost that is often under reported […]
Wastes
7 Wastes: Motion
Motion is a waste common in both manufacturing and service industries. This waste is very similar to transportation waste, but relates to movement within a […]
7 Wastes: Processing
Processing activities are typically viewed as value added. It is the manufacturing processes that add value to the product and to the customer. Despite this, […]
7 Wastes: Transportation
Transportation is the backbone of our economy, but it is also a fundament waste to be eliminated. As important as it is to get a […]
7 Wastes: Wait Time
Waiting is one of the 7 Wastes that most people recognize easily. Eliminating time spent waiting has been a focus of manufacturing improvement activities since […]
7 Wastes: Inventory
Inventory is recognized in as a waste in the lean system. This is because inventory does not add any value to the customer, but has […]