- Topic 6: Value Stream Mapping
- 6.1 Learning Objectives
- 6.2 Introduction
- 6.3 Value Stream Thinking and Management
- 6.4 Value Stream Mapping and Benefits
- 6.5 Tools: Documenting the Current State
- 6.6 Tools: Future State
- 6.7 Conclusion
- 6.8 End-of-Topic Case: Krazy Kat’s Toy Spiral Production Process
- 6.9 Discussion and PracticeThis is the current section.
- 6.10 End-of-Topic Knowledge Check
6.9 Discussion and Practice
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Think about a process in your own life: getting ready for school or work in the morning, cooking dinner for you and your roommates, or studying for a big exam. Try drawing a current state map of this process. What opportunities for improvement can you find?
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The ultimate goal of a lean system is single-piece continuous flow. Is this realistic for all processes? What factors might call for batch sizes larger than one?
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Consider what performance metrics are used in a mass production system. What performance metrics are valued in a lean system?
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In your own words, describe takt time. Why is takt time so important in lean processes?