Loss types describe the losses your Kaizens address. You create them in Loss Management, and you can then attach default tools to them. This article shows you how to add a loss type.

Watch the video walkthrough (runtime 1:17).

Go to Loss Management in the Kaizen module. For help, see Navigating inside the parent menu in Kaizen module.

On the Loss Management dashboard, click the Add Loss button at the top right.

The Add Loss Type window opens with fields that describe the new loss type.

The Add Loss Type window has six fields:

Choose the category the new loss type belongs to. Categories help you organize the loss types that can be added to a Kaizen.

Note: You can choose an existing category or create a new one. See How to add a loss category in Kaizen Module?

Enter the name of the new loss type.

Choose one of three options: Causal, Resultant or Both.

Note: The Loss Type Category is not the same as the Loss Category. The Loss Category groups loss types by broad internal factors. The Loss Type Category classifies a loss by how it arises: Causal or Resultant.

Choose one of two options: Amount or Time.

Choose one of four options: Upstream, Downstream, None or Both.

Choose one of two options: Asset or Workstation.

When you have filled in all the fields, click Submit. A green pop-up confirms that the loss type was created.