
Value Stream Mapping for Lean Development
A How-To Guide for Streamlining Time to Market
ew A. Locher(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 27. July 2017
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-138-43857-6 (ISBN)
Description
Written by one of the worlds 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
Identify development waste
Assess an organization's current state and develop a Current State Map
Apply Lean principles to create a Future State Map
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-43857-6 (9781138438576)
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ew A. Locher
Value Stream Mapping for Lean Development
A How-To Guide for Streamlining Time to Market
Book
05/2008
1st Edition
Productivity Press
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Person
Drew A. Locher
Content
Introduction. Applying Value Stream Mapping to the Development Process. What Makes the Development Process Different? Identifying Development Waste. Assessing the Current State Map. Developing a Current State Map for DevelopTek. Lean Development Principles. Creating the Future State Map. DevelopTek's Future State Map. Achieving the Future State. Appendix.