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The Elimination of WasteUnderstanding the value of the elimination of waste: What is waste or "muda" as it is known in Japanese? Anything that does not add value Motion - Work= Muda (waste) Types of Waste that manufacturing process improvement tries to eliminate 1. Produce greater volumes than what is needed. Product parts earlier than what is needed. 2. WaitingWaiting for instructions. Waiting for materials. Interruptions from workers or machines. 3. ConveyancePart conveyance between the parts rack and the line. 4. Processing Longer lengths than necessary. Higher quantities than necessary. Inefficient positioning. 5. InventoryExcessive inventory. Too much floor space used to store parts. Parts rusting or accumulating dirt. 6. MotionParts are placed in the incorrect position. Ie: Too high, too low or too far from the point of use. 7. CorrectionParts need deburring or grinding. Repairs needed due to welding, assembly or shape problems. The Muda of Overproduction leads to new muda!
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