What Is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? What is a value stream? A value stream represents the series of actions an organization takes to design, create, and deliver a product or service to its customers, ...

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Many companies drive operational excellence into their operations. Yet when asked exactly what it is, there is always hesitation. Answers such as "It's about process quality (making perfect parts ...

Value Stream Maps (VSM) are a powerful tool used in lean manufacturing and other business processes to visualize and analyze the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or ...

It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after lean manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you “finish” lean or toss it aside in favor of the ...

Value stream mapping (VSM) is a business management tool that documents the steps needed to take a project from inception to customer delivery. Often associated with Lean Six Sigma practices, the tool ...

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