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Value Stream Mapping and A3 Methodology Drive Efficiency in Assembly Lines
Welcome to our 'Lean in Action' series, where we bring you real stories from the field about the transformative power of value stream mapping (VSM). While we’ve taken care to keep...

Published: 2024-11-05

Value stream mapping with Visio and eVSM
It's a common question: can you use Visio for value stream mapping? Let's take a look.Value stream mapping with Visio and eVSMWhen it comes to value stream mapping (VSM), you might think of...

Published: 2024-10-31

Improving On-Time Delivery and Quality in Manufacturing through Value Stream Mapping

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Welcome to our 'Lean in Action' series, where we bring you real stories from the field about the transformative power of value stream mapping (VSM). While we’ve taken care to keep identities confidential, the insights, successes, and lessons shared here are authentic accounts from lean experts and industry professionals across various sectors. 

Improving On-Time Delivery and Quality in Manufacturing through Value Stream Mapping

Massimo Zucchelli

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What is "Value" in Value Stream Mapping?
Massimo ZucchelliHow to Define Value in VSMIn creating a value stream map of a manufacturing or service process, it is critical to define who is the customer of that process is and what is...

Published: 2024-10-28

Value Stream Mapping Software for Supply Networks and other Complex Manufacturing Environments
We're in a globalized market. Supply chain complexity is at an all-time high. Companies must manage multi-tier supplier relationships, balance production across various locations, and...

Published: 2024-10-18

Value Stream Mapping and Inventory Management
The Hidden Costs of Increasing Inventory: Why More Stock Isn’t the SolutionIn many manufacturing environments, increasing inventory can seem like a quick fix to production challenges....

Published: 2024-10-15

Mixed Model Value Stream Mapping for VSMs with Shared Resources and Product Variants
Mastering Complexity with Mixed Model Value Stream Mapping (MMVSM)Production lines are expected to handle multiple product variants. They need to meet tight schedules and fluctuating...

Published: 2024-10-14

Value stream mapping and line balancing
With our work with some of the biggest names in manufacturing, (we name-drop here), line balancing is a very common need we come across. This is a key concept in both lean...

Published: 2024-10-09