This is the first part of a conversation with Jamie Flinchbaugh,founder and partner with the Lean Learning Center and co-author of thebook "The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean." . Prior to starting theCenter, Jamie has had a long career as a lean manufacturing leader,with Chrysler, with DTE Energy, as well as Rev! Motorcycles, anothercompany he helped start. Jamie is also a regular contributor to theLean Blog and I'm happy to have him here. Today, we will talk aboutwaste, as defined in lean manufacturing, and the specific language ofwaste elimination. Our second podcast will focus on leadership's rolein waste elimination, so you can subscribe to the podcast or staytuned to the Lean Blog to learn when that will be available. Visit www.leanblog.org or www.leanpodcast.org for more information.