how to identify waste in a process
Identify inefficiency and waste in your processes. Waste is anything that does not add value to a product or service. The acronym TIM WOODS has been used as a helpful way of identifying waste: 1  T ransport-minimise movement of materials so processes are near each other.2  I nventory (stock) - aim for 'just-in-time' production.he objective is to identify the causes of problems and solve them. 1  Look at your existing processes and identify areas where waste is a problem. 2  Get additional information from customers or suppliers if necessary.