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How to improve productivity by removing waste from processes

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Lets talk about the 8 Waste otherwise known as D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E a Lean Six Sigma Concept. This gets our processes work better,faster,efficiently,effectively and more profitable with reduction in cycle time thereby improving O.T.D {On Time Delivery} of services.   Benefits of D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E Less Waste Fewer Workstations Quicker change of tools etc Reduced downtime Better control over quality Reduced Labor More efficient use of machinery Work-in-process inventory reduced Increased capacity Increased production flexibility   Application of Downtime Lets take it home to Nigeria. In the 70's,80's and 90's the process of writing J.A.M.B has been improved. Students buy the JAMB form via the Banks,fill form,post it and wait for the 2-3 months to get your posting for your exam center. Then you go there,write your exams as a P.B.T{Paper Based Test} on a particular scheduled date nation wide, JAMB gets a team to mark your exam then you wait for 1-2months to get a release of your...