What is value stream mapping?
When you are trying to produce better products and develop a better organization, you may turn to value stream mapping. Value stream mapping is similar to the design of a river because it is a process that carries along things with it to other places. The things that come along with value stream mapping will flow in a natural order, like the river does.
Value Stream Mapping method
The Value Stream Mapping method (VSM) is a visualization tool oriented to the Toyota version of Lean Manufacturing (Toyota Production System). It helps to understand and streamline work processes using the tools and techniques of Lean Manufacturing. The goal of VSM is to identify, demonstrate and decrease waste in the process.