value stream map

Definition

A procedure used in lean manufacturing where the process of disseminating materials and information is streamlined to bring a product or service to the customer by creating the most efficient system possible. A value stream map is especially useful for identifying potential waste spread over the course of an intricate process, with an accurate definition of lead time serving as a crucial component.

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