3M: Muda
Defining the sources of waste we start with the most recognised, Muda
Muda:
Waste. It could also mean uselessness or wastefulness. It can be defined as 7+1 wastes: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Transport, Inventory, Motion, Excess Processing and Wasted talent. Within Lean the elimination of Muda is a central concept.