We’ve seen many value stream maps (VSM) over the past 20 years, as it has become a common tool. In some companies it’s a first requirement before a lean effort begins. In other companies, value stream ...

Value stream mapping (VSM) is one of the most fundamental tools associated with lean improvement activities to reduce wastes and improve cycle times. VSM is not a highly complex tool nor is it ...

Process mapping is a powerful tool to help businesses understand, manage, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their operations. This 2-day workshop will focus on Value Stream Maps for ...

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Value stream mapping (VSM) is a business management tool that documents the steps needed to take a project from inception to customer delivery. Often associated with Lean Six Sigma practices, the tool ...

If an atypical noise emanates from your car, the most talented mechanic is unlikely to diagnose what needs fixing by looking at it from the outside. The story is similar for a broken work process.

This course explains common value stream mapping (VSM) icons, the steps to creating a VSM, and outlines how to calculate key metrics, such as cycle time, parts per hour, and capacity. Users will also ...

This course introduces value stream mapping (VSM) and its place within the overall problem-solving methodology of Lean: a diagnostic tool for identifying and quantifying waste in a process, and the ...