Muda (Waste) Analysis & Value Stream Improvement
Core Definition
Any activity that consumes resources but adds no value to the customer.
Goal
Eliminating waste to reach "Zero Loss" and "Maximum Value."
Analysis Tools
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Gemba Observation.
The 8 Wastes of Lean (TIMWOODS)
Transport: Unnecessary movement of materials or information,
Inventory: Excess raw materials, WIP, or finished goods not being processed,
Motion: Unnecessary physical movement by people (reaching, walking, etc.),
Waiting: Wasted time waiting for the next step in a process,
Overproduction: Producing more than is needed or before it is needed,
Over-processing: Doing more work than required by the customer,
Defects: Information, products, or services that are incomplete or incorrect,
Skills: Underutilizing people's talents, skills, or knowledge.
Muda Management Lexicon
Non-Value-Added (NVA), Necessary NVA, Value-Added Work, TIMWOODS, Waste Elimination, Process Mapping, Bottleneck Identification, Point of Use Storage (POUS), Spaghetti Diagram, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Thinking, Operational Excellence.