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What is Value
Stream ?
A capability provided to a
customer
- of the highest quality
- at the right time
- at an appropriate price,
What is VSM ?
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a hands
on process to create a graphical
representation of the process, material &
information flows within a value stream.
Special type of flow chart that uses
symbols known as The language of Lean
to depict and improve the flow of inventory
& information.
Toyota refers to this process as Material &
Information Flow Mapping
Purpose of VSM
Provide optimum value to the customer through a
complete Value creation. Process with minimum
waste in :
- Design (concept to customer)
- Build (Order to delivery)
- Sustain (in use through life cycle to service)
Provide the means to see the material, process
and information flows.
Support
the
prioritization
of
continuous
improvement activities of value stream
Provide the basis for facility layout.
Process Mapping
The map lists every step that is involved in the
delivery of the product or services.
Process mapping involves developing a simple
visual picture, or map, of a process.
Tracks workflow and provides information on
resource allocation.
VSM
Shows the flow of
materials and
information in a
process.
Indicates lead time
and cycle time for
each process.
Also identifies each
step as value adding
or Non value adding.
3 types of VSM
Full Value Stream Map
- A good or service is requested by and delivered to
an external Customer.
Support Value Stream Map
- Sometimes called value enabling value stream
- Examples include annual budgeting process ;
recruiting, hiring and on boarding process; and
performance review process.
Value Stream Management
- In general a part of a Full Value Stream, eg
product design, new product introduction, and service
delivery.
Develop a Charter
Establish a team
Document Current State
Analyze Current State
Design Future State
Create Transformation Plan
References
http://www.slideshare.net/fadler/
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http://www.slideshare.net/KarenMarti
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