Value Stream Mapping Software - Create a Value Stream Map Rapidly
Create a Value Stream Map
Value stream maps are a popular way to find waste in a company's processes - steps that do not add value to the end product.
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The following value stream mapping shapes include the basic process, supplier, control, shipment, push, information and data table shapes.
The value-added flowchart is a mechanism to improve cycle times and productivity by visually separating value-adding from non-value-adding activities. The process is very straightforward, as outlined below:
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List all of the steps in a process from beginning to end.
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Create a diagram with a box for every step, in sequence.
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Calculate the time currently required to complete each step of the process, and add that time to the box.
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Add the time in each box to yield the Total Cycle Time.
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Identify those steps that do not add value to the process. Non-value-added operations include: inspection, test, rework, set-up, inventory buffers, product movement other than customer delivery - any activity that does not improve the form, fit, or function of the product on the first passes through the process.
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Move the boxes representing non-value-added processes to the right of the value-adding steps.
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Add the time in each of the non-value-added processes to yield the Non-Value-Added Cycle Time. This is the waste that could be eliminated if only value-added steps were performed.
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Add the time in each of the value-added process to yield the Value-Added Cycle Time.
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Calculate the percentage of the Total Cycle Time that is a function of Non-Value-Added operations. You may wish to construct a pie chart to communicate the analysis.
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Identify the target process configuration using benchmarking and best-in-class analysis.
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Diagram the target process and determine the Total Target Cycle Time.
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Analyze the Non-Value-Added steps to find out actions to reduce or eliminate these operations.
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Analyze the Value-Added steps to identify improvement opportunities and implement actions to reduce the cycle time.
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Diagram the improved process, compare with the target process, and identify gaps for further improvement actions, in an on-going cycle until the target is achieved.
Value Stream Mapping Example
The following image is created by Edraw max. It's a basic value stream mapping example. You can edit it in the software.
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