第1章物流概念与功能讲解.pptVIP

* * * * This is probably the most important principle and is based upon the categorization of activities into the following: Value added - Those activities that: 1) The customer is prepared to pay for; 2) Alter the product; and 3) Are completed right the first time Non-value added - Those activities that are essential, but add no value to the product (payroll preparation or quality inspection are examples) Waste - Those activities which do not add value and are not essential Progressive reduction of non-value added or elimination of waste activities places a greater focus on what is important