Applying Lean Thinking: Systems and Value Streams
By James Lewis and David Irwin
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Everything we do and everything we interact with are individual steps in processes that are part of larger systems. Understanding how to see and identify Waste within each step is important, but you will realize the most effective and productive business transformation when the entire sequence of steps is improved. In addition to identifying each step in a process, it’s important to see the relationship between a step and how it impacts the entire process. We call this sequence of steps a Value Stream. This booklet rolls processes, systems, and Value Streams into one easy to understand process itself. In case you aren't familiar with Systems-Thinking, Systems-Thinking is a way of understanding reality that emphasizes the relationships among a system's parts, rather than the parts themselves. Analyzing processes that constitute Value Streams is also about understanding relationships between all of the interdependent activities within a stream of value-adding steps. There are a number of ways to analyze the interdependencies of processes and process steps and we will introduce you to the more widely used ways through links to a variety of additional resources. Learn how to analyze the interdependencies that exist in your company so you can maximize your existing resources.
James Lewis
JAMES W. LEWIS is a novelist and freelance writer published in several books that include Zane’s Caramel Flava, Chicken Soup for the Soul (two series), Gumbo for the Soul, Truth Be Told: Tales of Life, Love and Drama and Don’t Forget your Pepper Spray. Magazine credits include 3AM Magazine, Eyeshot, Dare Magazine, Naptural Roots Magazine, Lucrezia Magazine, Circle Magazine, Rundu Bedtime Stories and an upcoming article in the fitness magazine AFAA. His debut novel SELLOUT will launch in July 2010. After spending twenty years in the Navy, James retired from active duty and now moonlights as a personal trainer while completing his studies in Kinesiology. In addition to writing, he loves to DJ and has a collection of over 300 vinyl records. He also does extensive volunteer work at a local veterans assistance center. James hopes to resume his role as a Big Brother in the Big Brothers & Big Sisters program soon.
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Applying Lean Thinking - James Lewis
Applying Lean Thinking - Systems and Value Streams
By Jim Lewis and Dave Irwin
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Value Steam Analysis
What is Systems Thinking?
Why is Systems Thinking Important?
What are Systems?
Systems Thinking - a Perspective to see Events, Patterns, and Systems
Value Stream
Flow Chart Symbols
Identifying Value Streams
Value Stream Leader Expectations