Elevate Construction Ep.1524 - Overproduction Triggers Instability
Overproduction is the hidden root of instability on jobsites, and it's one of the fastest ways to trigger every other form of waste. In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains how producing too much too early creates excess inventory, extra movement, defects, rework, waiting, and even physical strain on crews. Using a real story and field examples, he shows why one-piece flow, staying inside your Takt rhythm, and bringing materials just-in-time are the only ways to protect flow and keep the job stable.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why overproduction and excess inventory trigger the other wastes on a project.
- How batching work (or materials) creates defects, rework, motion, and waiting.
- Why building "ahead" of your Takt rhythm creates damage risk and punchlist instability.
- How staging materials too early blocks access, slows production, and kills flow.
- What "just-in-time" material delivery looks like from vendor to laydown to zone.
If overproduction is creating chaos, what would change if your crews only built what was needed where it was needed, right when it was needed?
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