8 Wastes of Lean

The 8 Wastes of Lean is a framework that identifies eight types of non-value-added activities in production processes: defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion, and extra processing. Practitioners apply this framework by conducting process audits and observations to locate these waste categories within their workflows, then systematize improvements to eliminate or reduce them. Organizations use this skill to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality by streamlining manufacturing and business processes.

8 Wastes of Lean sits under Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement in the Manufacturing and Production domain of the Luminid skills catalogue.

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