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Value Stream Mapping

Basic planning tool for identifying waste in the flow


P2's Value Stream Mapping class.

See the whole process on one sheet of paper! Value Stream Mapping is a simple tool that gives multiple benefits to the company and the process owners.

VSM is a protocol and a set of simple tools of paper, pencil, eraser and a stopwatch. With these the team can map any process from the creation of an order to the receipt of payment and every process in between.

This tool has been part of the language of Toyota for years. P2 learned the process from Jim Womack's LEI Team and since have used it to assess, implement, and teach in a multitude if applications.

This tool is often used to reduce inventories and wait times in administrative, production, and delivery processes. This simple tool allows team members of different ranks and experience levels to understand and improve process quickly.