Waste #3 is... Motion!
Wasted motion is defined as any movement of people or
machines that does not add value to the product or process.
Motion Waste Examples
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What to do about it…
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Moving your chair and/or reaching across your desk to
answer the phone.
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Especially if answering the phone is a large part of your
workday, it’s time to find a new home on your desk for the phone.
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Bending down to get a tool out of a toolbox so you can
setup or work on a machine.
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Canvass stakeholders for input and create a tool board to
hold all tools used in each area, then create multiple tool boards.
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Turning around to get supplies/inventory to work on a
process or production line.
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See previous solution. All supplies should be kept
at point of use, which may require two storage locations (one at point of use
and another central store).
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Making a movement twice when one should be enough.
Also, forgetting to get something and reaching twice.
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Visual SOPs to remind you of tools needed. Avoid
doors on cabinets that prevent you from seeing what’s available/needed;
something may be behind the door you didn’t open and opening a door/cupboard
is wasted motion.
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Using your mobile device while driving…
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Besides the legal issues, you should really think about
using hands-free technology. But my car doesn’t have Bluetooth…
Then invest in a Bluetooth device for your vehicle!
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Any bending, reaching, turning, etc…
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The ultimate goal for eliminating wasted motion is to have
all items/tools that are used on a regular basis be within arm reach and in
front of you.
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Be FITT!
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