MUDA – Lean is a way to continuously eliminate waste
The Seven Deadly Wastes Examples.Incorrect Layouts of office, factory, etc Lack of Proximity Of Machines Off-line Resources Motion Watching Machines Work Long Set-ups and Lead Times People Waiting Large Batches and Inventory Planning Full Utilization of Machines and Labor Overproduction Producing More Goods than Marked Demand
Poor Machine Maintenance
Unnecessary Processing Steps Processing Longer Lead Times Process Long Delays for Troubleshooting Defects Costly Rework Dissatisfied Downstream Customers Inventory High Stocks of Raw Material, WIP, & Finished Goods Additional Space Requirements Clutter Product Transportation Unnecessary Movement Extra Handling ”Moving Inventory“