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 customer demands.
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.
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 somewhere between the two.
In today's competitive manufacturing environment, companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization. One effective strategy for achieving these goals is using digital value stream mapping.
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.
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!!
How do value stream mapping and strategic planning work together?
Strategic planning is not a formal part of Value Stream Mapping (VSM), but it is closely related, as VSM can be a key tool within the strategic planning process, especially in organizations focusing on lean principles and continuous improvement.
What is Strategic Planning?
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 or service environment.