Data Box Topic Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Summary The Data Boxes have the typical measurements that most companies use when undertaking process improvement measures to develop your unique value stream process. Objectives Data Boxes standardize information gathering and keep the user focused on accurate collection. Summary of Steps At the top, mark name of the
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Pareto Analysis Topic Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Summary Also known as a Products/Quantities Diagram, the Pareto Analysis is a tool used in value stream mapping; it acts as an objective selection instrument for the workgroup. Sometimes this is not immediately obvious; we may find that we are interested in analyzing products that take the most
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Product Family Matrix Topic Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Summary This form is central to Value Stream Mapping’s analytical approach; it is used to create product families based on similar procedures. It isolates these product families counter-intuitively based on process rather than characteristics (such as color, size, shape or purpose.) Objectives To establish the most effective
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Histogram Analysis Topic Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Summary A histogram looks at the history of the demand for a product; it also allows us to look at changes in demand including seasonality issues or other reasons. The same data you collected for the P/Q Analysis will be used here as it considers not the aggregate
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Kaizen Burst Topic Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Summary The Kaizen Burst is used to capture improvement ideas while developing your current and future state maps. Objectives To motivate participants to make thoughtful suggestions. Summary of Steps Identify room for improvement on value stream map Document simple and broad improvement idea Place on value stream map
Continue reading »Using The Workshop Feedback Form
Workshop Feedback Form Topic Any Workshop Summary This form is a comprehensive way to receive feedback from workshop participants and is used to improve future workshops. Objectives To assess the performance of the facilitator, participant’s perspective, teamwork component, and the value of the workshop. Summary of Steps After the completion of any workshop: At the
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