Free Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“Scrap doesn't come for free, we pay someone to make it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Crisis, 1982
Scrap costs money; you must pay someone to produce it.
In simple terms: Scrap isn’t free; it has a cost.
Key Takeaway
Account for waste costs in production.
Themes
efficiency
cost control
quality
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
business
educational
When to use this quote
- factory floor
- project budgeting
- product design
- supply chain
Key Concepts
lean manufacturing
process optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reduce overall waste?
- What hidden costs exist?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on scrap may ignore other waste.
