OVER-PROCESSING THE 8 WASTES OF LEAN DR. DEMING'S 14 POINTS

The over-processing waste in the context of lean refers to any unnecessary or excessive processing activities that do not contribute value to the final product or service It involves spending more time, resources, or effort than required to achieve the desired outcome Examples of over-processing waste include conducting redundant inspections, adding unnecessary features to a product, creating overly complex documentation, implementing excessive approval processes, and maintaining redundant inventory levels By eliminating overprocessing wastes, organizations can streamline their operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction by focusing on valueadded activities.

Along with Lean, Dr. W. Edwards Deming's 14 points have become an everyday guideline for us at ZQUARED to follow. The 14 points are a set of principles for effective management that have been widely adopted in many organizations around the world. These points provide ZQUARED with a framework for improving the quality of our products and services, increasing customer satisfaction, and enhances the performance of employees. By implementing Dr. Deming's 14 points,

ZQUARED has created a culture of continuous improvement that focuses on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and increasing productivity. This focus results in cost savings, increased revenue, and improved competitiveness in the market for ZQUARED and our Brand Partners. The implementation of these points promotes employee engagement, fosters individual ownership, and encourages collaboration and teamwork.