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 manufacturing process or processes, and isolate product
families based on those processes.

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Summary of Steps

1. At the top mark the date
2. Begin listing the products vertically on the left
3. List operational processes horizontally on the top
4. Go through product by product and mark where the transformation of raw material to final product includes your listed processes

Purchase

Included in:
VSM Training Package
VSM Office Workflow Training Package

Additional Resources
Lean Dictionary