What is motion waste, and how does it apply in an IT setting?

Remember to consider both hardware and software motion waste within your answer even if you are interviewing for a role that will focus on one of these areas. Interviewers appreciate candidates that can think outside of their direct responsibilities and apply the concepts of lean on a more holistic level.

"Motion waste is waste that occurs through unnecessary movement. Motion waste occurs in a software setting when a user of a system is forced to enter unnecessary data, switch tasks or systems, or make unnecessary clicks in order to complete a process.

The concept of motion waste can also be applied to hardware in an IT setting. Equipment and materials needed to support infrastructure should be stored efficiently and materials should be readily accessible with as little physical motion as possible."