Tag: VSM

Key Points 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 […]