Lean, quality improvement & root cause · Working

Overproduction

Also called: excess production

ELI5

Producing earlier or in greater quantity than needed.

Used in conversation

“Can we remove the ambiguity around overproduction before the process changes?”

Pitch context

You will see “Overproduction” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches lean, quality improvement & root cause.

Why it matters: In lean, quality improvement & root cause, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.