Waste Not, Want Not: How Lean Reduces Waste for a Greener World

One of the core principles of lean is the elimination of waste. This concept extends far beyond just physical “stuff”. Lean identifies eight main types of waste: Transport, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over Production, Over Processing, Defects, Skills By systematically targeting and removing these inefficiencies, companies can drastically reduce their environmental impact. For instance, reducing defects means fewer products end up in landfills, and minimising overproduction prevents the unnecessary use of materials and energy. A company that implements lean inventory management might avoid stockpiling excess goods, which not only saves warehouse space but also prevents products from becoming obsolete and being discarded. This focus on waste reduction directly contributes to a greener world by conserving resources and minimising pollution throughout the entire value chain

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