Creating a future state value stream map (FSVSM)
An FSVSM is a visual tool used in lean management that outlines the desired future state of processes within an organization, focusing on value delivery from start to finish. Unlike traditional value-stream mapping, which documents current processes, inefficiencies, and waste, the FSVSM depicts how processes should ideally operate in the future after improvements are implemented. It aims to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and eliminate non-value-added activities, thereby ensuring that every step in the process directly contributes to the final output’s value.
The importance of FSVSMs in establishing transformation roadmaps
The following are reasons explaining why an FSVSM is important to establish a transformation roadmap:
- Vision clarification: FSVSMs help articulate a clear and shared vision of the desired future state of operations. By visualizing the end goal, organizations can ensure that all stakeholders...
