Value and Waste

Lean is all about maximizing the value you produce for your customer. In this section, you will learn how to identify value and deal with the different kinds of waste in your process.

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Step 1

What Is Value in Lean?

The core objective of Lean is to create more value for customers while...

Step 2

7 Wastes of Lean

Explore the seven types of Lean waste, how to detect them, and the tools that...

Step 3

What Is Mura?

Mura is the waste of unevenness. The chaotic and unpredictable work process...

Step 4

What Is Muri?

Learn about Muri (overburden) in Lean management, what causes it, and how to...

Step 5

What Is 5S?

Discover the 5S methodology in Lean, what each step means, and how it boosts...

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What Is the Cost of Delay?

Learn how to use the Cost of Delay (CoD) to prioritize work based on urgency...

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What Is Value Stream Mapping?

What is the value stream mapping process? Discover the benefits, use cases...