Lumiform
Features Solutions Resources Templates Enterprise Pricing
Select a language
Englishen
Deutschde
Françaisfr
Españoles
Português (BR)pt-BR
en
Contact salesLog in
Sign up
Back
Englishen
Deutschde
Françaisfr
Españoles
Português (BR)pt-BR
Features Solutions Resources Templates Enterprise Pricing
Free demo
Log in
en
Book a personal demoView video demoContact sales
Explore
Resource hubCentral repository for all Lumiform resourcesCustomer storiesReal-world successes and experiences with Lumiform.
Learn
Template collectionsComprehensive collections of best practice templates.Topic guidesComprehensive safety, quality, and excellence insights.LexiconDefinitions key to quality, safety, and compliance.
Support
Developer's guideTechnical documentation for developers.Help centerAssistance with onboarding and platform mastery.
Featured reads
Explore our collection of 38 free preventive maintenance checklists

Template collection

Explore our collection of 38 free preventive maintenance checklists

Start reading
Your guide to performing and documenting efficient child care observation

Topic guide

Your guide to performing and documenting efficient child care observation

Start reading
Lumiform as customer journey mapping tool in gastronomy

Success story

Lumiform as customer journey mapping tool in gastronomy

Start reading
Book a personal demoView video demoContact sales
By industry
Food and hospitalityManufacturingConstructionRetailTransport and logisticsFacility managementView all industries
By business needs
Health and safetyQualityOperational excellenceRisk management and complianceView all business needs
By use case
Safety management softwareEnergy audit appForklift inspection appBuilding management softwareVehicle inspection appQMS appKaizen method appProperty inspection appRestaurant inspection appElevator management appProject management softwareFire inspection app
View all app uses
Book a personal demoView video demoContact sales
Overview
Template libraryDiscover over 12,000 free, ready-made and expert proofed templates.
Use cases
CleaningMaintenanceRisk assessmentSupply chainIncident management
Business needs
Health and safety managementQuality managementOperational excellenceRisk management and compliance
Industries
Food and hospitalityManufacturingRetailTransport and logisticsConstructionFacility management
Book a personal demoView video demoContact sales
Overview
Product overviewAll features
Capabilities
Digitize
Form builderMobile AppActions
Automate
Workflow automationApprovalsIntegrations
Transparency and accountability
ReportsAnalytics
Orchestrate
Administration
Book a personal demoView video demoContact sales
Templates
Find wastes in your business with an 8 wastes check sheet

Find wastes in your business with an 8 wastes check sheet

Use this 8 wastes template to identify any of the 8 wastes in the workplace.

Use this template
or download pdf
Find wastes in your business with an 8 wastes check sheet

Use this 8 wastes template to identify any of the 8 wastes in the workplace.

Use this template
or download pdf

About the Find wastes in your business with an 8 wastes check sheet

The 8 Wastes Template is a tool used to identify and eliminate non-value-adding activities in business processes. It is based on the Lean Six Sigma methodology and identifies 8 common wastes, such as overproduction, rework, and motion, which can be identified and eliminated to improve business performance. The template can be used to identify and manage process improvements, leading to increased efficiency, reduced costs and improved customer satisfaction.

The 8 Wastes Template is a tool used to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities within a process. It is based on the Lean Manufacturing principles and helps to improve efficiency and productivity. The 8 Wastes Template includes 8 categories of waste that can be found within most processes: Overproduction, Waiting, Motion, Transportation, Inventory, Over-processing, Defects, and Underutilization of People. It helps to identify inefficiencies within a process and provides a structured way to address them. The template also provides a framework for developing corrective actions and implementing them. By using the 8 Wastes Template, organizations can save time, money, and resources, and create a more efficient process.

Related categories

  • Maintenance templates
  • Templates for business processes
  • Templates for manufacturing processes
Preview of the template
8 Wastes (DOWNTIME) Checklist
1. Defects
Are there products, information, or services that are not completed or not accurate?
Select all that apply:
2. Overproduction
Are we doing the work earlier, faster, or produce more of something than necessary?
3. Waiting
Are we waiting too long for information, equipment, people or something else too long?
4. Non-utilized talent
Are the staff's experience, abilities, knowledge, or creativity properly made use of?
5. Transportation
Is there an unnecessary transfer of materials, equipment or anything else?
6. Inventory
Is there an amassment of pieces, information, usage, etc. that is beyond the customer's needs?
7. Motion
Are there any actions by those people that are not helping the customer?
Specify
8. Extra-processing
Is there any step that does not add value in the eyes of the customer?
Select all that apply!
Completion
Any further observations?
Full name & signature of the responsible person:
Full name & signature of Management Representative:
This template was downloaded 151 times

More templates like this

8D report template
8D report template
The 8D report template helps you systematically address problems by identifying root causes and documenting corrective actions. Use it to guide your team through each step of the problem-solving process.
Quality assurance templates
Incident investigation report template
Incident investigation report template
Use this template to find the root cause of the accident to prevent future incidents.
Incident management templates

Related resources

Access a complete set of resources aimed at maximizing safety, quality, and operational excellence, including detailed guides, related templates, and real-world use cases.

Template collections

See comprehensive collections of best practice templates related to this topic.

3 Plans in the Landfill Safety Checklist to Control Hazards
See all template collections

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.
Lumiform logo
Platform
HomeSign upProductAll featuresPricingEnterpriseTrust and securityCustomer success offeringsDownload the app
Solutions
IndustriesFood and hospitalityManufacturingConstructionRetailTransport and logisticsFacility management
Business needsHealth and safetyQualityOperational excellenceRisk management and compliance
Uses cases
Learn
Template collectionsTopic guidesLexiconHelp centerJournalInfographicsVideos
Resources
Lumiform templatesby industryby use caseby business needAll categories
Customer storiesDeveloper APIResource hubIntegrations
Company
AboutJobsLegalBook a demoContact sales
© 2025 LumiformTerms and conditionsPrivacyData processingSitemap
App StoreGoogle play