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8 wastes of lean (TIMWOODS) waste walk template

The eight wastes give a team a shared vocabulary for spotting activity that adds cost but no value. This example lays out TIMWOODS as eight tiles, each with a short definition, a machining or assembly example and a sticky note recording what was found on a walk, where and when.

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8 wastes of lean (TIMWOODS) waste walk example showing eight tiles for timwoods, shop-floor example under each waste, finding notes and a tally after the walk
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How to use this template

  1. Walk with the people who work there

    Take operators or team members on the walk and let them place the findings. They know where time goes, and they will support changes they helped find.

  2. Note where and when

    Write the area and time on each finding, not just the waste. A location tells you where to look next; a time can link the waste to a shift or a changeover.

  3. Tally, then choose one

    Count the findings under each waste and pick one with a clear owner to work on first. Trying to fix all eight at once usually means none get fixed.

Questions about this template

How does my team add findings during the walk?

Each person adds a sticky note under the waste tile that matches what they saw, then you count the notes into the tally after the walk.

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Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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