Information Dynamics
A lot of time is spent on managing data, but not all data provides an adequate return on information.
Reports are a big feature of all kinds of software applications. Software publishers tout the number of reports available. The tools often have built-in reports as well as customizable reports. To some extent these reports provide some value,
One of the seven wastes of the world is the product of goods not needed. The generation of reports that are not being opened let alone analyzed certainly qualifies. Value is always determined by the end customer.
Information generated that is not used is one of the forms of waste in the information age.