Managing an Ever-complex Farming Operation: Seven Types of Waste

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Managing an Ever-complex Farming Operation: Seven Types of Waste

In Lean Six Sigma, a process improvement strategy, there are seven identified types of waste — anything that does not add value to the operation. In commercial industries, this is viewed as things that customers are not willing to pay for. For agricultural purposes, this usually translates to a task that does not increase the opportunity to make more profit. To add value and success to your operation without adding more cattle or acres, read more about the seven types of wastes to watch for in your operation.

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