The 8 Wastes of Lean: DOWNTIME
In the search for operational excellence, businesses are continually refining their processes to enhance efficiency and value creation. At the heart of this pursuit lies the Lean methodology, a powerful approach that emphasizes waste reduction to improve overall performance. However, recognizing and understanding the types of waste that can hinder progress is fundamental to this method. In this blog post, we’ll get into the 8 wastes of Lean, which are collectively remembered by the acronym DOWNTIME, exploring each type’s characteristics and countermeasures for them.