Value Stream Mapping

Value Stream Mapping Definition
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM):
– Special type of flow chart that uses symbols known as "the language of Lean" to depict and improve the flow of inventory and information.
Value Stream Mapping Purpose
• 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)
Why ?
• Many organizations pursuing “lean” conversions have realized that improvement events alone are not enough
• Improvement events create localized improvements, value stream mapping & analysis strengthens the gains by providing vision and plans that connect all improvement activities
• Value stream mapping & analysis is a tool that allows you to see waste, and plan to eliminate it
What Is Value?
• A capability provided to a customer
– of the highest quality,
– at the right time,
– at an appropriate price, as defined by the customer.
• "Value" is what the customer is buying
Apply Five Simple Principles
• Specify value from the standpoint of end customer
• Identify the value stream for each product family
• Make the product flow
• So the customer can pull
• As you manage toward perfection