DOWNTIME: How to Identify Waste in the Workplace with FSG Prefab – Defects

Waste on a project can come in many forms. FSG Prefab likes to use the acronym “DOWNTIME” to describe this waste, look for it, and eliminate it. There are eight types of DOWNTIME waste in construction and manufacturing. Over the next 8 days, we’ll take a look at a series of videos, discussing each of the eight types of waste that make up “DOWNTIME”.

Today, we’ll start with the letter “D” in our DOWNTIME acronym – Defects. Factory defects can create delays and waste on a project. FSG Prefab can correct defects before the materials ever hit the job site. Learn more about how FSG Prefab eliminates the risk of defects in today’s short video.

Take some time today to think about how you can identify and correct defects in your work today. Tomorrow, we’ll learn about “O” – Overproduction.