VSM Part #7 – Aftershock
I’ve had the good fortune to hear from some of my readers and noticed a few disturbing trends. It appears that there may be one more post I need to.. read more
I’ve had the good fortune to hear from some of my readers and noticed a few disturbing trends. It appears that there may be one more post I need to.. read more
The VSM tells leaders* what is obstructing flow within the value stream. Trust me, there’s always something, but suppose this is the first time they’re reviewing the VSM. What are.. read more
To this point, we’ve examined the mechanics of the Value Stream Map (VSM). We’ve looked at the the flow of the process, at the data boxes, at the flow of.. read more
One of the critical features of a Value Stream Map (VSM) is the sawtooth chart at the bottom of the map. Many overlook this chart, as it seems superfluous when.. read more
Remember, a Value Stream Map should be communicating to you and to your organization. So far we’ve examined how the flow chart and data boxes communicate. Now we’re going to.. read more
Perhaps one of the least well understood or appreciated parts of the Value Stream Map is the information flow at the top. That said, it’s an important part of the.. read more
In the picture at the top of the page, you can see both flow chart (discussed in my last post) and the data boxes below them. I’ve included the flow chart.. read more
There are some wonderful books on this subject. I have no desire to compete with them, but I would like to break open this extremely important and underutilized tool. In.. read more