ineffektivheter
Ineffektivheter, a Swedish term for inefficiencies, refers to the loss of productive capacity in a system, organization or process. Unlike errors, which are mistakes that need to be corrected, ineffektivheter are systemic characteristics that cause resources—time, money, labor, or raw materials—to be used in a non‑optimal way. The concept is widespread in business management, public administration, logistics and information technology, forming the basis for performance improvement initiatives such as lean management, Six Sigma and total quality management.
Typical sources of ineffektivheter include redundant procedures, inadequate communication channels, under‑utilized equipment, legacy software that hampers
Strategic responses focus on eliminating non‑value‑added activities, simplifying workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and fostering a culture