DevOps

May 25, 2020 · Operations

Understanding Value, Waste, and the Seven (Plus Eighth) Types of Waste in Lean Manufacturing

This article explains Lean manufacturing concepts of value, value‑added activities, and the classifications of waste—Muda, Mura, Muri—detailing the seven classic wastes, the often‑overlooked eighth waste of unused employee creativity, and practical examples illustrating their interrelationships.