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8 Wastes

Overhead view of a cluttered desk, seen through a pair of glasses. Outside the lenses, the papers and files look ordinary; through them, red dots flag hidden waste on an unread report and an overflowing file holder. A note reads 'Warning: once you see it, you can't unsee it.'

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The 8 Wastes of Lean - Learning to See What's Hidden

Craig Szelestowski: October 21, 2025

Here's a startling fact: studies suggest that only 5-10% of process time adds value1 from the customer's perspective. The other 90-95%? Pure waste.

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