手待ちのムダTemachi no Muda
Waste
Waiting
手待ちのムダTemachi no Muda · Japanese
People, material or information waiting for the next step.
Examples
- 01An operator stands idle for 4 minutes while the machine completes its cycle.
- 02A truck waits 90 minutes at the dock because the shipping papers are not ready.
- 03A purchase request waits 3 days for a manager's approval.