How to make a Value Stream Map
You will be creating a value stream map and performing analysis on it.
Time to Perform is 1 hour 20 minutes
+ Why
Every workflow has a set of steps, and oftentimes a lot of attention is paid to the steps themselves. Improving the work that is done during those steps is a great way to increase the efficiency of that workflow. However, improving the steps is not the only way to increase the efficiency of a workflow. Every workflow is also composed of delays between those steps. Eliminating delays can be just as effective, if not more, as improving the work done during a step. These efficiencies can be gained by removing, re-ordering, or changing steps and delays.
Time break down
5 minutes - Set up value stream map
15 minutes - Identify delay times
15 minutes - Identify value add times
30 minutes - Initial analysis of value stream map
10 minutes - Calculate ROI
5 minutes - Save copy of Value Stream Map and work product