Looking for Muda

Weiss, Elliott N.

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Looking for Muda

Elliott N. Weiss

University of Virginia - Darden School of Business

Darden Case No. UVA-OM-1409

Abstract:
Using the terminology of lean management practices, this note addresses muda, or waste, by defining its subtypes and providing a framework for their identification in production and service processes. A form useful for conducting a muda audit is provided.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 6

Keywords: continuous improvement, operations analysis, systems thinking

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Date posted: April 7, 2010

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Weiss, Elliott N., Looking for Muda. Darden Case No. UVA-OM-1409. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1585666

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Elliott N. Weiss (Contact Author)

University of Virginia (UVA) - Darden School of Business ( email )

P.O. Box 6550
Charlottesville, VA 22906-6550
United States

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