6 sigma 1-3

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For the processes (purchasing, accounting, design, manufacturing, customer service, call center, etc.) at your workplace (AMAZON), identify two (potential) examples for each of the seven forms of waste (the seven forms of waste need not be from the same process). Also, brainstorm with your colleagues and report a potential solution to eliminate/minimize each of the 14 wastes.

Waste Type

Example

Potential Solution

1. Confusion
2. Confusion
3. Motion
4. Motion

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1. Inventory
2. Inventory