This article is Part 2 of a 3-part series exploring the journey toward operational excellence through Value Stream Management (VSM).

This article is Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring the journey toward operational excellence through Value Stream Management (VSM). Stay tuned for Part 2, which will look at shop floor management; and Part 3, which relates to governance and S&OP.

Value Stream Mapping. It's one of those Lean tools that can make a world of difference when put to use in your business.

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In a project with a goal to implement the Future Value Stream Map, the primary objective was to reduce lead time from order to final product delivery.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is only a tool unless the designed future state is achieved, and the planned changes are implemented within a short time frame. Without this execution, VSM are rendered useless.

Value stream mapping (VSM) sessions can feel intimidating, both for employees and lower-level managers. A classic reason is that they're worried that inefficiencies will be perceived as personal failures.