Ergonomics Is One of Lean Manufacturing's Seven Forms of Waste

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Ergonomics is one of lean manufacturing's seven forms of waste.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that fluctuate with the level of output or business activity.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of total manufacturing overhead costs that remains constant regardless of the level of production, such as factory rent or salaries of permanent staff.

Direct Materials

Ingredients or substances that are directly linked to the manufacturing of a particular item.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about variable and fixed cost behavior are valid for the purposes of cost estimation and budgeting.