Tag: VSM

What value stream mapping examples can we pull from real life? Value stream mapping is one of the key tools for looking at how materials and resources flow through a workflow. However, when introduced to this visualization tool, it can be a bit hard to conceive of how it applies to a real […]

Processes easily bloat over time. Through value stream mapping, a hypothetical hospital is able to identify and eliminate waste, making its processes more efficient – and profitable.

During the month of August – while many are taking time off to enjoy summer – we will be offering a resource page on a particular topic. The resource page features an overview of the week’s topic and links to the best related content across iSixSigma (articles, blogs, discussions, Marketplace products and dictionary entries). This […]