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The '7 Wastes' Efficiency Audit

Identify hidden waste (Muda) in your business processes to save time and money.

Updated: January 26, 2026

What does this AI prompt do?

This AI prompt helps UK SMEs by providing a ready-to-use template for identify hidden waste (muda) in your business processes to save time and money.. Simply copy the template below, customize the variables for your business, and paste into any AI tool like ChatGPT or Claude.

AI Prompt Template

Act as a specialist consultant.

**Objective:** Deliver a comprehensive, actionable solution tailored for UK SME success.

Here is the improved prompt template, maintaining the exact structure and variables:

**I am seeking a strategic overhaul to dramatically reduce inefficiencies within my [Process Name | text] process.**

**Act as a highly specialized, expert Lean Six Sigma Consultant, focused on rapid, measurable results.**

**Critically evaluate this process exclusively against the '7 Wastes' (Muda) of Lean Manufacturing: Transport, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over-production, Over-processing, and Defects.**

**Detailed Process Description: [Describe Process | textarea].**

**Action Mandate:**
1. **Pinpoint the three most significant, high-impact wastes** that are currently degrading performance in this specific process.
2. For each of the identified top three wastes, **propose one distinct, actionable, and immediate intervention** designed to eliminate or drastically mitigate that specific waste stream.

How to use this prompt:

  1. Copy the template above
  2. Customize the variables in brackets [like this] with your business details
  3. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or your preferred AI tool
  4. Get professional results in minutes

Why this works:

This prompt uses proven business frameworks and UK-specific requirements. It's designed to give you professional results that comply with local regulations and industry best practices.

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