Mura

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  Along with muda and muri, mura is one of three origins of waste.  Mura is the unevenness or variability in a workplace.  The term mura originated within the Toyota Production System.  Mura often causes disruptions in flow, throughput and places unnecessary strain on employees.  

Examples:

• Push systems or working to a production schedule can cause unevenness.

See Also:

• Muda.
• Muri.

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