Nov 24, 2005 · These are the typical differences, but some may use them interchangeably: Flow chart - typically a basic, unadorned graphical representation of the process using boxes as …

Apr 7, 2008 · The value-stream map will give a 10,000 foot view so it can direct you to where the time study would be appropiate or highlight other areas affecting the output.

Feb 28, 2007 · I would agree with Paul on this one. Typically, a value stream map isn't the description of the business processes and their 'sequence and interaction', which you would …

Oct 1, 2010 · Hello, I am familiar with displaying Processing Time with Lead time on VSM. However wanted to clarify if the individual process steps are performed by multiple operators, …

Jan 24, 2008 · I have problem - how to understand 3 terms in VSM boxes: 1. available or availability - What's this? Is it in pieces? In percents? Per shift/day/week/month? 2.Uptime …

Kaizen Burst These icons are used to highlight improvement needs and plan kaizen workshops at specific processes that are critical to achieving the Future State Map of the value stream.

Jan 21, 2009 · There is a difference between a value stream map and process flow map. If it is truly a value stream map you are looking for, I recommend the book "Learning to See" [I think], …

Remember, conventional value stream mapping tends to focus at a facility-wide level. The current state map should take a snapshot of the current practices and materials usage rates for all …

Apr 28, 2011 · Hi I got some questions about a value stream map that I'm doing. Can anyone help me, please 1. Which processes are value added and non value added among these: design, …

Oct 19, 2018 · Hello all, I am working on creating a plant level value stream map. I am trying to figure out a way to calculate processing time for a process step where different products take …