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are the same; namely, to provide the highest quality product at the lowest possi-
ble cost within the shortest time possible; however, the thought process to
achieve these results is opposite the one used by mass manufacturers for the past
100 years. And the mass production approach limits the ability to achieve these
objectives.
The lean waste reduction model begins with a philosophy focused on
waste reduction. In most organizations there is a substantial amount of waste
that is caused by random activities and inconsistent methods. To e liminate

Philosophy

Waste Elimination

Performance Measure

Total System Cost,

Quality, and Delivery

Principle

Eliminate Variation

Strategy

Develop consistent

process capability

Reason

Able to determine normal

from abnormal

Effect

Abnormal conditions can

be corrected quickly,

return to best method

Control Method

Visual Controls, planned

and automatic audits

Result

Waste is

Reduced and

Total System Cost

is reduced!

Method

Standardized Work and

Procedures

Lean Tools

Standardized Work

Documents,

Performance Boards,

Andon

Figure 6-2. Lean waste reduction results in lower total cost, improved delivery,
and quality