Value Added vs Non-Value Added Activities: Examples

Value added, necessary non-value added and non-value added activities in automotive manufacturing, with practical examples of machining, inspection, waiting, transportation and rework.

Value Added vs. Non-Value-Added Activities in Manufacturing: Examples, Differences and Improvement In manufacturing, every activity consumes time, manpower, equipment, energy and other resources. However, not every activity contributes directly to the value of the final product from the customer’s perspective. Value Added (VA) and Non-Value Added (NVA) activities are important concepts in Lean Manufacturing and … Read more