Waste

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  Waste can be defined as any activity that does not add value to the product or service.  In many cases waste not only adds no value, but adds costs instead.  Waste generally has three defining characteristics to it:

1. It does not transform or add value in any way.
2. Nobody is willing to be a customer or pay for the activity.
3. Something is not performed correctly the first time through.

For more information see:  Muda, Non-value added.
Challenge:
Answer one of the three questions shown below in the comments section.  Share your thoughts in the comments section below and receive a coupon to one of Lean Strategies International LLC's courses.

1. What forms of waste are most prevalent in your work environment?
2. Why has it taken so long for many organizations to understand the value of a waste elimination focus?
3. If you asked a customer, what one form of waste would you like me to focus on? How would they answer? 

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