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Create a Lean Value Stream Map

Use the Lean Value Stream Map (Lean VSM) or Lean Extended Value Stream Map diagram template to create a value stream map.

The Value Stream Map Properties dialog box for a Timeline sets time-related properties on the Setup tab. You can choose to display graphical analysis objects, such as a Timeline and Work Balancing Graph on the Timeline and Graph tabs.

Task

Procedure

Add shapes and flows

See Place and Connect Shapes. With automatic routing, the line defaults to a push arrow with inventory attached.

Set value stream map properties

  1. On the Lean menu, choose Value Stream Map Properties. Select the page for the Timeline you want to edit.

  2. On the Setup tab, specify Available Work Time and Takt Time.

    3. When you change a factor of Takt time, other elements recalculate automatically. Also, you can display a Takt Goal, which provides an attainable production target.

  3. Use the Graph tab and the Timeline tab to specify display of lines, graphs, and named data in the map. You can also modify the labels and units used in these map elements.

Import or export value stream map data

On the Lean menu, choose an import or export command.

 

Related Topics

Enter Data on Value Stream Map Shapes

 

See Also

Value Stream Map Procedures and Reference