3) Handoffs (Transportation)
Minimize / get rid of handoffs – keep key people and resources (materials) within reach — without handoffs to other teams. Be resourceful!
4) Too many steps (extra processing / re-learning)
Simplify your steps… like re-learning. re-learning is a waste.
5) Too much stuff lying around (In-process inventory/Partially done work)
Start finishing! Stop starting! There is no value in anything until it is “done”.
6) People doing work wrong (defects)
Double check as you go – build in quality.
7) Not using people’s ideas (not utilizing talent)
Let others help.
8) Task Switching (Motion)
Maximize your “Time In-The-Zone” – this is also called “Flow”… when you lose track of time whilst engaged in something. Task Switching interrupts flow. Did you know that it takes on average 15 minutes to get back into flow? 15 minutes getting back is a waste.
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