Sort Waste on the Espresso Bar
Classify common espresso-bar inefficiencies into lean waste categories that point to practical fixes.
Place each bar issue into the lean waste bucket that best explains it. Motion Waiting Defect Overproduction Inventory clutter Barista crosses the aisle for 12-ounce lids every few minutes Milk pitcher is stored under the counter instead of beside the steam wand Shots sit ready while the milk person searches for oat milk Register waits for manager approval on every small remake Three cappuccinos remade because the wrong milk was used Drink labels smear and two handoff orders get swapped Batching six chai lattes before the orders are confirmed Keeping eight seasonal syrups on bar during a morning with two…
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