Value stream map vs. process map, which is better for you? As with many tools and methods in Six Sigma, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to mapping things out. Both of these tools have ...

Whether it's VSM or process mapping, both mapping techniques are critical first steps to solving problems and building sustainable solutions. "Process mapping on steroids." That's how John Dyer used ...

Value Stream Maps (VSM) are a powerful tool used in lean manufacturing and other business processes to visualize and analyze the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The decades-long rush of businesses to digitize their business processes shows no sign of ...

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming enterprise operations, driving significant productivity gains and reshaping IT roles. Its impact on value stream management (VSM) will unfold across near-, mid- ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...