Value Stream (mapping)
What is a value stream?
Value stream mapping (VSM)
Visual tool
Connection to the Customer
Holistic Systems-Thinking Methodology
Simplification Tool
Effective Means to Orient New Hires
The value stream mapping process
Value Stream Mapping Icons
Key metrics
- Time: Process time, lead time
- Percent complete and accurate (%C&A)
- Number of iterations
- Typical batch sizes or practices
- Demand rate
- Number of people
- Queues
- Information technology used
Current state
Future state
Planing
Preparation
Implementation