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.
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 navigate challenges ranging from geopolitical risks to natural disasters.
Production lines are expected to handle multiple product variants. They need to meet tight schedules and fluctuating customer demands.
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.
If you’re new to value stream mapping and Lean methodologies, you can find yourself wondering which tools you’ll be using often, which ones are not related at all, and which ones are somewhere between the two.
In today's competitive manufacturing environment, companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization. One effective strategy for achieving these goals is using digital value stream mapping.