Value Stream Map Procedures and Reference

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Open a Lean diagram type to become familiar with the default map and shape palette.

On the File menu, point to New , browse the Value Stream Map category, choose Lean Value Stream Map, and click Create.
In the Shape Palettes window, browse the VSM Standard and VSM All shape palettes.

You could also explore the palette with the Extended Value Stream Map diagram.

The built-in VSM diagram template starts the material flow inside the process with the first process step (with the potential for inventory created from the supplier) and the final production step before shipment to the customer. It also provides a sample information flow between the customer, supplier, and production control as well as schedule data passed between production control and the default steps in the process.

Default data items on the template are:

The Timeline, which indicates time to process items for each activity and inventory station. All Lean data type time affects the Timeline.
A special Properties Summary shape that displays both the Customer Demand and Takt Time information specified on the diagram-level Value Stream Map Properties dialog box for a given Timeline. The shape uses field codes to display the information and updates when you modify the Customer Demand and Takt Time values. On the Lean menu, choose Insert Properties Summary to restore the shape if you delete it, or to insert another summary for a different Timeline.

On the Lean menu, choose Value Stream Map Properties to add a Distance Line and modify the display of other data on the value stream map.