Which element of waste best describes "the cost of an idle resource"?
Which element of waste best describes "the cost of an idle resource"?
The cost of an idle resource is best described by 'Waiting'. In the context of waste in processes, 'Waiting' refers to the time when resources such as equipment, people, or materials are not being used, which directly incurs costs without adding value. This aligns with the idea of an idle resource.
Idle = inventory?
See Question #133, there waiting is definitely correct because of the queue.