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Maximum efficiency of transport . The unnecessary transport of equipment , materials and workers before they are needed results in a misuse of time and effort . You can reduce inefficient transportation by using fleet management software and identifying other ways to better coordinate on-site workers and complete job tasks .
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Improve your inventory system . Although having some inventory on hand may help keep jobs moving , lean practices favor just-in-time delivery as opposed to just-in-case inventory . For example , instead of allocating cash and storage space for a stockpile of extra tools and materials , consider investing in reusable items such as guard rail systems or concrete formwork instead of two-by-fours that get tossed at the end of a project .
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Prevent overproduction . In construction , overproduction occurs when a task is completed faster than scheduled or before the next sequential task is ready to start . It may seem like a good thing , but these scenarios can result in downtime or wasted materials . Plus , the jobsite can become needlessly congested , which may raise safety risks .
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Monitor motion . Under a lean approach , “ motion waste ” refers to unnecessary movement or unproductive activities . Examples include making multiple trips across the jobsite to obtain materials or using unnecessarily laborintensive processes when a better option is available . Additionally , extra movement and exertion increase the likelihood of accidents and may put workers at risk of fatigue or injury .
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Track and avert defects . Costly rework arises from anything done incorrectly the first time . For instance , elements may be installed against specifications or building codes . Although you
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