THE 7 VALUE STREAM MAPPING TOOLS

Develops a new value stream or supply-chain mapping typology. This sev en-map typology is based on the different wastes inherent in value str eams. The use of the various tools, either singularly or in combinatio n, is therefore driven by the types of waste to be removed. The tools themselves are drawn from a range of existing functional ghettos such as logistics, operations management and engineering. Maintains that tw o of the seven tools can be regarded as completely new. This cross-fun ctional approach means that the choice of tools to be used can be made from outside of traditional departmental boundaries, affording resear chers and companies the opportunity to use the most appropriate tools rather than merely those that are well-known in their function. Descri bes each tool briefly and gives a simple mechanism for choosing which is most appropriate to contingent situations.