Lean provides organizations in many industries a set of valuable tools for eliminating wastes in processes. One of them is value stream mapping. Keep reading to find out what it is and why it is important for organizations that want…
In this case study, we are going to look at a manufacturing company that sells replacement parts for vehicles. Management decided to reduce the lead time by 40% in order to increase customer satisfaction. Currently, it is taking the company…
Giving customers what they need (value) by streamlining organizational processes and creating standardized workflows that are synced with real-time demand is at the heart of lean management. Through lean management, managers can identify value-adding steps in their organizational processes and…
Can Lean work in software development? The answer lies in Lean development, which is the application of Lean principles when developing software. Software development, like manufacturing (where lean originated), has definable and repeatable processes, meaning Lean can be used to…
A process map is a useful tool that helps you visualize all the steps in a process, from the inputs to the outputs. To create an effective process map, you need a framework that will guide the creation process. You…