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Submitted by hr@evsm.com on Fri, 01/17/2014 - 20:17

With the use of the eVSM software, my productivity in developing process maps and value stream maps has increased 10x. The ease of use of the softw

Mixed Model Value Stream Mapping for VSMs with Shared Resources and Product Variants
Mastering Complexity with Mixed Model Value Stream Mapping (MMVSM)Production lines are expected to handle multiple product variants. They need to meet tight schedules and fluctuating...

Published: 2024-10-14

Value stream mapping and line balancing
With our work with some of the biggest names in manufacturing, (we name-drop here), line balancing is a very common need we come across. This is a key concept in both lean...

Published: 2024-10-09

Value stream mapping related to other charts and tools
If you’re new to value stream mapping and Lean methodologies, you can find yourself wondering which tools you’ll be using often, which ones are not related at all, and which ones are...

Published: 2024-10-07

Launching a New Line with Digital Value Stream Maps: A Case Study on Achieving Balance and Efficiency
In today's competitive manufacturing environment, companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization. One effective strategy...

Published: 2024-10-04

Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping: Similarities and Differences
Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) are both methodologies aimed at improving processes and increasing efficiency, but they differ in their focus and techniques. However, they can...

Published: 2024-10-01

Using Lean Charts to Optimize Value Stream Mapping
For more than 20 years, we’ve helped manufacturers to get waste out of their processes. And while it can seem complicated, it’s something that we have gotten very, very good at!!To stay...

Published: 2024-09-24

Are floor plans and value stream mapping related?
Floor plans and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) can be related in specific contexts, especially when analyzing the physical layout and flow of materials, people, or information in a production...

Published: 2024-09-18