Non-Value Added Activities refer to process steps that fail to meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. The step transforms the item toward completion (something changes)
2. The step is done right the first time (not a rework step)
3. The customer cares (or would pay) for the step to be done

Non-Value Adding Activities add to the cost of doing business. Typical Non-Value Adding activities include rework, inspection, movement and any of the 8 Wastes.

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