Wastes

Description

Overproduction

Producing too much or too soon, resulting in poor flow of information or goods and excess inventory.

Inventory

Excessive storage and delay of information or products, resulting in excess inventory and costs, leading to poor customer service.

Motion

Poor workplace organization, resulting in poor ergonomics, e.g., excessive bending or stretching and frequently lost items.

Transportation

Excessive movement of people, information or goods, resulting in wasted time and cost.

Inappropriate processing

Going about work processes using the wrong set of tools, procedures or systems, often when a simpler approach may be more effective.

Defects

Frequent errors in paperwork or material product quality problems resulting in scrap and/or rework.

Wasting

Long periods of inactivity for people, information or goods, resulting in poor flow and long lead-times.