Value Stream Mapping For Lean Development: A How-to Guide For Streamlining Time To Market
by Drew A. Locher /
2008 / English / PDF
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Written by one of the world’s most respected consultants on Lean,
this work presents a methodology for value stream mapping that is
appropriate for any organization, whether it be service or
product oriented. Over the past 25 years, Locher has proven just
how powerful this process is, having employed it in healthcare,
transportation, distribution, education, financial services, and
manufacturing environments. Illustrating his methodology through
the example of the imaginary DevelopTek company, he explains how
to:
Written by one of the world’s most respected consultants on Lean,
this work presents a methodology for value stream mapping that is
appropriate for any organization, whether it be service or
product oriented. Over the past 25 years, Locher has proven just
how powerful this process is, having employed it in healthcare,
transportation, distribution, education, financial services, and
manufacturing environments. Illustrating his methodology through
the example of the imaginary DevelopTek company, he explains how
to:Identify development waste
Identify development wasteAssess an organization’s current state and develop a Current
State Map
Assess an organization’s current state and develop a Current
State MapApply Lean principles to create a Future State Map
Apply Lean principles to create a Future State Map