According to Ohno and Toyota, _____ is a category of waste that occurs when employees are standing about and inventory is at a standstill.
A)waiting time
B)defect
C)overproduction
D)unnecessary movement
E)over-processing

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Waiting time, also known as idle time or downtime, is a type of waste that occurs when employees are waiting for the next step of the production process or for materials to arrive. This results in decreased productivity and increased lead times. Standing around and waiting for inventory to arrive or a task to be completed is a prime example of waiting time waste.

According to Ohno and Toyota, _____ Is a Category of Waste