Value Stream Mapping for Lean Development: A How-To Guide for Streamlining Time to Market

By Drew A. Locher and Drew A. Locher

Written by one of the world's most respected consultants on Lean, this work presents a methodology for value stream mapping that is appropriate for any organization, whether it be service or product oriented. Over the past 25 years, Locher has proven just how powerful this process is, having employed it in healthcare, transportation, distribution, education, financial services, and manufacturing environments. Illustrating his methodology through the example of the imaginary DevelopTek company, he explains how to:

Identify development waste Assess an organization's current state and develop a Current State Map Apply Lean principles to create a Future State Map

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563273721
• ISBN13: 9781563273728
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Productivity Press
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 10.9"