Abstract The primary objective of any organization is to deliver products or services of the highest possible quality, at the most competitive price, and within a specified timeframe. This statement is of particular significance in manufacturing enterprises. Achieving these goals is primarily possible through the reduction of waste. Within the production process, the identification of waste and the implementation of effective solutions to minimize losses are crucial. The Lean Management (LM) concept is a methodology that facilitates the search for, among other things, sources of waste. The identification of waste and the potential for its reduction within the operations of technology startup Kjosk Polska Sp. z o. o. became the subject of this research. Given the nature of the research problem, multiple methods were employed, including a method based on a case study. The research revealed that waste at the company in question occurs primarily during device assembly. This is primarily due to unnecessary movement and the creation of excess inventory. The study also found that waste is generated by the inappropriate selection of SIM cards and mobile network operators. Furthermore, it was found that these aspects also impact the functional quality of the manufactured device.
Dziuba et al. (2025) studied this question.