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It describes Lean’s guiding principles, the eight types of waste, and how improvement ideas are generated by staff closest to the work. 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The ultimate goal is to provide perfect value to the customer through a perfect value creation process that has zero waste.\nThe “Lean-er” Definition\nAn organization that works to maximize customer value while minimizing its waste.\nLean’s Guiding Principles\nStaff closest to the work have the best (feasible and impactful) ideas for improvement.\nA series of small or low cost improvements can have a significant impact.\nEvaluate and improve the process, not the people.\nWe strive to be leaner in order to make NYSERDA more impactful, more customer-focused, and easier to do business with.\nTypes of Waste\nTypically, 95% of all lead time is non-value added.\nLean Project Team members identify waste with help from their friend, TIM WOODS. 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