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

  1. Time: Process time, lead time
  1. Percent complete and accurate (%C&A)
  1. Number of iterations
  1. Typical batch sizes or practices
  1. Demand rate
  1. Number of people
  1. Queues
  1. Information technology used

Current state

Future state

Planing

Preparation

Implementation