Examples of the 8 Wastes of Lean Across Industries

One of the most critical concepts in Lean organizations is the
idea that it is essential to eliminate waste. Why is it so
central to the practice of Lean? The principles of Lean say that
the ultimate goal is to provide perfect customer value. Anything
that provides value to the customer is preserved. Everything else
is considered waste. Some waste is inevitable due to physical
constraints, regulations, or safety considerations. Still, most
organizations find that they are engaged in many unnecessary
activities and use more resources than is strictly
required.
If you are striving to become a Lean organization, waste
elimination is probably near the top of your list. Lean
practitioners have identified particular types of waste, known
collectively as the 8 Wastes of Lean. Certain types of waste
are easy to spot and fix, while others are more difficult to
detect. 





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