Value stream map vs. process map, which is better for you? As with many tools and methods in Six Sigma, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to mapping things out. Both of these tools have ...

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management tool used to visualize, analyze, and optimize the flow of materials and information required to deliver a product or service to customers.

Value stream mapping is an essential Lean Six Sigma tool. We explore how to create a value stream map and examine real-world case studies into how the technique has reduced costs and increased ...

One such tool that stands out is the Value Stream Map. As you begin to use this powerful method, you’ll notice how it provides a comprehensive view of your processes, ...

Peter Hines and Nick Rich of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre in Cardiff, UK, established seven value stream mapping tools in 1997 to help businesses embark on value stream mapping.