8 Wastes

What is 8 Wastes?

The "8 Wastes" or "8 Deadly Wastes" framework is a common concept in Lean Manufacturing and Lean Management. It identifies eight types of waste that can hinder efficiency and profitability within an organization. These wastes are: 1. **Defects:** Errors in production, products not meeting specifications, requiring rework or scrap. 2. **Overproduction:** Producing more than is currently needed, leading to excess inventory and storage costs. 3. **Waiting:** Time spent waiting for the next step in a process, or for materials or information. 4. **Non-Utilized Talent:** Underutilizing the skills, knowledge, and abilities of employees. 5. **Transportation:** Unnecessary movement of materials or products. 6. **Inventory:** Excess raw materials, work-in-progress, or finished goods that tie up capital and require storage space. 7. **Motion:** Unnecessary movement of people or equipment. 8. **Extra-Processing:** Performing more work than is required by the customer.