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

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. Yesterday, we learned about “D” – Defects, today, we’ll examine the letter “O” in our DOWNTIME acronym – Overproduction.

Overproduction can happen very easily, especially in a prefabrication shop. So how does FSG Prefab prevent this? Simple tools like a counter, but also advanced software to keep the team on track. Learn more about how FSG Prefab combats Overproduction in today’s short video.

Take some time today to think about how to identify and correct overproduction in your work. Tomorrow, we’ll learn about the “W” in DOWNTIME – Waiting.

If you missed yesterday’s DOWNTIME video about “D” – Defects, click here to view it.