Everyday Examples of the 8 Wastes of Lean

A blog post from 12/30/16 by Mark Graban Toyota famously changed
automobile manufacturing forever by focusing on continuous
improvement, particularly on the never-ending process of waste
elimination. Over the years, eight specific types of waste were
identified. They are now referred to as the 8 wastes of Lean. While
Lean was originally developed in the automotive manufacturing
sector, every business experiences waste in one form or another. In
fact, if you keep your eyes open, you’ll notice waste is all around
you. Here are a few examples that our team has observed: