Value stream mapping
Value stream mapping is a tool for lean management that involves tracing the steps taken to create a product or service, from its inception all the way to its final destination, the customer. With the help of a value stream map, you can see exactly how much time and effort goes into each stage of a process and how important each step is. Resources and data are both shown in value stream maps, which track their movement through a process.
Creating a current state map as a team is a common first step in value stream mapping. This refers to the process of accurately documenting the current state of both the physical movement of materials and the flow of information inside a value stream. The next step is for the team to develop a map of the future state. In other words, the target picture represents the ideal flow of material and information via the value stream.
Repeating this action consistently is the most straightforward and optimal method to instruct yourself...
