Goals Quote by James P. Womack
““The most important task in specifying value, once the product is defined, is to determine a target cost based on the amount of resources and effort required to make a product of given specification and capabilities if all the currently visible muda were removed from the process. Doing this is the key to squeezing out the waste.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Lean Thinking by James P. Womack, 1996
After defining a product, the key is to set a target cost by estimating resources and effort, assuming all waste (muda) is eliminated, to drive cost efficiency.
In simple terms: Set cost targets by removing waste.
Key Takeaway
Eliminate waste to meet cost goals.
Themes
lean manufacturing
cost control
efficiency
waste reduction
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
business
operational
When to use this quote
- product development
- budget planning
- operations management
Key Concepts
value engineering
process optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden wastes remain in your process?
- How can you balance cost reduction with quality?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all waste can be removed is unrealistic.
