Characteristics of a Process

James Womac’s Definition

·         Value creating – No waste *

·         Capable – of being consistent – less fluctuations in outcomes

·         Available – when needed

·         Adequate – capacity must exist

·         Flexible – should accept variations and self-correct

·         Flowing

·         Pulled – triggered by the customer

·         Leveled – not many highs and lows

Waste

·         Defects

·         Overproduction

·         Waiting

·         Non Utilized Creativity of People

·         Transportation

·         Inventory

·         Movement and Motion

·         Extra Processing