The reduction of process waste in manufacturing refers to reducing the amount of physical waste that’s generated and ultimately discarded as part of the entire manufacturing process. In order to do so, manufacturers need to focus on the elimination of delays, costs and inventory through the reduction of unnecessary processing steps or movement. Some ideas for reduction of waste in manufacturing include the collection of defective or broken products. Those products that cannot be repaired cost-effectively should be disassembled instead of thrown away. Then, many parts can be salvaged and recycled for use in the manufacture of new products. Another…