Lean Management: Push Movement

Lean Management: Push Movement

Lean management programs implemented in businesses such as Toyota Kata are beneficial on so many levels, however getting them implemented is where the hardest work is required. During workshops, many of the participants felt it was worthwhile learning the programs,...
The Importance of Relevant Data In Value Stream Mapping

The Importance of Relevant Data In Value Stream Mapping

Every business needs to make changes to its processes at regular intervals in order to continue to run smoothly, take advantage of new equipment, software, processes, or practices. Lean management is a method of management that is beneficial in many industries, so...
Value Stream Mapping Best Practices Discussion

Value Stream Mapping Best Practices Discussion

What are some Value Stream Mapping Best Practices? Value Stream Mapping is a suitable process for a variety of industries from manufacturing through to professional services. Any industry that needs to understand, visualize and analyze the process of providing a...
Value Stream Mapping – A Quick Tutorial

Value Stream Mapping – A Quick Tutorial

What is Value Stream Mapping? Value Stream Mapping is a lean management method – an approach to analyzing the processes from an idea through to the product/service being delivered to the customer (the process chain). The creation of a stream map can allow...