Understanding the 7 Wastes

The video introduces the concept of the 7 Wastes, a key element in process improvement, highlighting that a significant portion of work in processes is wasted. It explains each waste using the acronym TIMWOOD: Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, and Defects. Taiichi Ohno's role in defining these wastes within the Toyota Production System is discussed. An additional waste, the waste of skills and talent, is introduced, expanding the acronym to TIMWOODS. The video concludes with an invitation to subscribe for more content on continuous improvement.

What percentage of work or effort in a process is typically wasted?

• 40% to 90%

• 20% to 50%

• 10% to 30%

• 60% to 100%

What does the 'T' in Mr. Tim Wood stand for?

• Time

• Transportation

• Technology

• Training

Which waste involves having more materials or work on hand than needed?

• Waiting

• Transportation

• Inventory

• Motion

What type of waste is created when people are waiting for materials, machines, or information?

• Overproduction

• Waiting

• Defects

• Overprocessing

Which waste is often referred to as the 'mother of all waste'?

• Defects

• Overproduction

• Motion

• Overprocessing

What does 'D' in Mr. Tim Wood stand for?

• Development

• Design

• Defects

• Delay

Who is credited with defining the 7 types of wastes?

• Henry Ford

• Taiichi Ohno

• Elon Musk

• Steve Jobs

What is the eighth form of waste that involves not fully utilizing employees' skills and talents?

• Overproduction

• Overprocessing

• Skills and Talent

• Defects

What does Mr. Tim Wood's name change to when the eighth waste is added?

• Tim Woodson

• Tim Woods

• Tim Woodrow

• Tim Woodman