Lean Concept MUDA Reduction

Muda is a Japanese word meaning "wasteful" and is a key concept in the Toyota Production System (TPS), the precursor to LEAN Manufacturing. Muda is a process that does not add value. The customer is only willing to pay for work that adds value. Therefore, reducing or eliminating Muda is an effective way to increase profitability and is a fundamental philosophy to LEAN manufacturing practices.

8 Types of MUDA – 

• Waste of overproduction (largest waste) 
• Waste of time on hand (waiting) 
• Waste of transportation 
• Waste of processing itself 
• Waste of stock at hand 
• Waste of movement 
• Waste of making defective products 
• Resource under-utilization