1. a) Identify one solid example of each of the eight deadly wastes that can be observed in everyday life. Start by brainstorming ideas. Estimate the magnitude of the waste (time, units, distance, etc.) and describe the process to which it belongs.

b) Once you have identified a good example for each, think about why that waste might exist, for example:

• Is this way things have always been done?
• Does poor quality cause the need for this waste?
• Is the layout of the process incorrect?
• Does the process lack flow and balance?

This is not an all-inclusive list, so be inquisitive and come up with your own ideas as to the most likely cause for each waste.

c) Once you have determined a likely cause, propose a viable solution to reduce or eliminate the waste. How would the process improve if the waste were eliminated?

NB: The best solutions are the simplest, easiest to implement, and the least expensive. If complete elimination is not possible, estimate the amount of reduction likely to be achieved.

Document your examples, organized in the DOWNTIME order, including:

• A description of the waste.
  • How its measured.
  • The process to which it belongs.
  • Where/when/how it can be found.
• The most likely cause for the waste.
• The most viable solution for eliminating the waste.
• How this will improve the process.
• Briefly discuss any other options for eliminating the waste and why they were not chosen as the most viable solution.

Defects

Overproduction

Waiting

Non-utilization of Peoples Talents and Abilities

Transportation

Inventory

Motion

Extra-processing