8 Types Of Wastes

♻️ 8 Types of Wastes – Lean Awareness Training Course

Target Audience: Newly graduated automotive engineers working at service centers
Course Duration: [e.g., Half-day / 4–6 hours]
Delivery Method: [e.g., Classroom / Online / Blended]

Course Summary:

This training course introduces the 8 Types of Wastes (known as TIMWOODS) that are commonly found in automotive service environments. It aims to help new engineers develop a waste-conscious mindset by identifying non-value-adding activities and learning how to reduce or eliminate them in their daily work.

Through practical examples from real service center operations, participants will build the skills to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and support better team performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand what “waste” means in the context of Lean Thinking

• Recognize the 8 types of waste (TIMWOODS) in automotive service work

• Analyze how waste affects productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction

• Learn practical ways to minimize or eliminate each type of waste

• Build the habit of continuous improvement and observation

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to Lean Waste Awareness

2. Why Identifying Waste is Important in Service Centers

3. The 8 Types of Waste (TIMWOODS):

   • Transportation – Unnecessary movement of vehicles, parts, or paperwork

   • Inventory – Excess stock of parts or tools

   • Motion – Inefficient movement of technicians or tools

   • Waiting – Idle time between jobs or approvals

   • Overproduction – Doing more than what is required

   • Overprocessing – Doing work not valued by the customer

   • Defects – Rework due to errors or poor quality

   • Skills – Underutilizing employee skills or knowledge

4. Real-Life Examples from Service Center Operations

5. How to Observe, Report, and Reduce Waste

6. Team Role in Building a Waste-Free Culture

Outcome:

By the end of the course, participants will have the ability to spot waste in daily operations, take basic corrective actions, and contribute to a more efficient and productive service center environment. This course also builds a strong foundation for further lean training.