PowerPoint Presentation

The Foundation

Work in Progress (WIP)

8:00pm

The goal of any Lean practice is to maximize value for the customer while eliminating waste. WIP limits (work-in-process limits) are fixed constraints, typically implemented in production facilities to help teams actively eliminate waste from their processes. WIP limits enable teams to optimize their workflows for value delivery. WIP in Goodwill productions is dangerous. When the day ends there should be no WIP. Example: z-racks that haven’t been tagged and stocked. Shiny carts that have not be stocked. These left behind dollars can disrupt your daily sales budget . Lean says- “Stop starting, start finishing” .