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.
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.
To establish an effective pacemaker, it's crucial to understand the concept of takt time. This represents the pace at which a product or component must be produced to meet customer demand.
Aligning every function of a plant towards delivering customer value is essential, for achieving operational excellence. This post explores how one manufacturing plant reorganized its operations using value stream management (VSM) principles.
Welcome to our 'Lean in Action' series, where we bring you real stories from the field about the transformative power of value stream mapping (VSM).
VSM tools and Lean tools can be used effectively to increase production capacity, even in complex manufacturing processes. Identify root causes and launch improvement projects with digital VSM tools
It's a common question: can you use Visio for value stream mapping? Let's take a look.