The 7 Wastes: Hidden Costs That Erode Manufacturing Performance

Webinar details

Every manufacturing process hides costs that never show up on a balance sheet until they do. MUDA, the Japanese term for “waste,” lies at the heart of Lean thinking, and identifying it is the first step toward a leaner, more competitive operation.

• The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
• Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar:

• Learn how to identify the 7 Wastes (MUDA) that silently reduce productivity and increase operating costs.
• Discover practical techniques to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, and increase profitability.
• Gain actionable insights you can apply immediately to create a more competitive, Lean manufacturing operation.

Event Details

• Date: Monday 3rd August, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM UTC
• Location: Online Session

Meet the Presenter

Abdulrahman Shaalan, Programme Leader for Industrial Automation

Abdu is a PhD holder in the fields of Industrial Automation and Advanced Maintenance practices from the University of Sunderland. He is a research enthusiast and has held multiple research projects over the years, including a research fellowship with the nursing school, several KTP projects with local manufacturers, and was recently awarded a Teaching Fellowship in AI in Education.

Abdu’s research focus is on Industrial Automation and Advanced Maintenance practices in the advances of Industry 4.0 technologies. Teaching-wise, Abdu held multiple programme lead positions ranging from Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Currently a programme leader for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Industrial Automation programmes at ECT.

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