Waste is anything that does not add value, such as storage or inspection of items; waste also includes any activity that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.

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This is the definition of waste in Lean methodology. Anything that does not add value from the perspective of the customer is considered waste. Examples include unnecessary processing, overproduction, waiting, unnecessary transport, excess inventory, unnecessary motion or movement, defects, and underutilized talent.

Waste Is Anything That Does Not Add Value, Such as Storage