According to Ohno and Toyota, _____ is a category of waste that makes the wrong product.
A) overproduction
B) waiting time
C) defect
D) unnecessary movement
E) over-processing

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Defect is the waste category that refers to producing incorrect or defective products that do not meet quality standards. Ohno and Toyota categorize it as one of the seven types of waste in lean manufacturing. Overproduction refers to producing more than the customer demand or producing earlier than necessary. Waiting time is the time wasted while waiting for the next step in the process. Unnecessary movement is the waste that occurs when workers have to move or look for tools, parts, or materials. Over-processing refers to adding more value than necessary, resulting in additional costs and waste.

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