the easiest way to visualize the value stream

eKaizen™ add-on for eVSM

eKaizen is an add-on to the eVSM (electronic value stream mapping) software. The combined capability allows lean practitioners to:

  • Draw, Analyze and Communicate Value Stream Maps
  • Append a Visual eBook to a value stream map to hold related information (timeline, goals, budgets, ideas, issues..).
  • Create separate Visual eBook’s for each improvement activity (Kaizen) that take a current state map to a future state map.
  • Create eBook’s for operational, quality and training materials tied to stability of the value stream.

The benefit to Lean practitioners is a “Visual Net” that helps practitioners develop, think through, connect, and effectively communicate any aspect of a value stream.

eKaizen is easy to deploy and is backed by a full eLearning site for eBook development complete with lessons, workshops and quiz.

eKaizen was featured on Microsoft TechNet with a live webcast titled "Implementing Lean Value Streams Using Visual Workbooks".

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Click here to download a free 30-day trial copy of eKaizen

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eVSM with the eKaizen add-on provides a complete “Visual Net” for a lean transformation. It is the easiest way to visualize the value stream.

With eKaizen you can append a Visual eBook to an eVSM map. Items on the map can link to pages in the eBook
Kaizen starbursts on a value stream maps can have associated Visual eBook’s for planning and communication
A template eBook structure with named chapters and page tabs can be created in 5 minutes and published to the web with one click