What is Value Stream Mapping?
Value Stream Mapping is a Lean Manufacturing tool that uses a flow diagram to document in great detail every step of a manufacturing process. The Value Stream Mapping solution from ConceptDraw Solution Park extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software with a new library that contain vector objects, samples and templates. With this well-designed vector objects users can draw Value Stream Mapping diagram. Also users can export resulting document to PDF, PowerPoint, and other popular graphic formats.
Pic.1 VSM diagram - Production control.
This sample Value Stream Map shows how customer value is created in the steps of manufacturing, production control, and shipping processes.
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Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a well-known in all over the world methodology of quality improvement and business perfection. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software is a powerful Lean Six Sigma Diagram Software thanks to the included Value Stream Mapping solution from the Quality Management Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Use ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software extended with Value Stream Mapping solution to create your own VSM diagrams.
Picture: Create a Value Stream Map
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Identify how factors influence each other. Factors mostly influencing called “Drivers” Primarily affected factors called “Indicators”. Problem solving further focuses on changing driver factors by corrective actions. Indicator factors help establish KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor changes and the effectiveness of corrective actions in resolving a problem.
Picture: Relations Diagram
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The Venn diagram example below shows sustainable development at the confluence of three constituent parts.
Create your Venn diagrams for problem solving in environmental social science using the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Business Diagrams solution from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Picture: Venn Diagram Examples for Problem Solving. Environmental Social Science. Human Sustainability Confluence
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This method of problem analysis is widely used in IT, manufacture industries and chemical engineering. If you want to take a fresh look on your problem, you can draw a fishbone diagram with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software, which supports both MAC OS and Windows. You can see and download fishbone diagram samples and templates in ConceptDraw Solution Park.
This Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram can be applied as template for performing the cause and effect analysis of a service industry problems. It can help to determine factors causing problems. Causes in this diagram are categorized according to the 4S’s principle that means Surroundings, Suppliers, Systems and Skills. Grouping causes allows to reveal main interactions between different events. This diagram was made using ConceptDraw Fishbone diagrams solution. It can help to reveal the causes effected a complicated issue. Of course it can be used together with other methods of approaching to the problem solving.
Picture: Draw Fishbone Diagram on MAC Software
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ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software extended with Fishbone Diagrams solution from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park is perfect for Cause and Effect Diagram creating. It gives the ability to draw fishbone diagram that identifies many possible causes for an effect or a problem. Causes and Effects are usually grouped into major categories to identify these sources of variation. Causes and Effects in the diagram show relationships among various factor. Fishbone diagram shows factors of Equipment, Process, People, Materials, Environment and Management, all affecting the overall problem.
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ConceptDraw Value Stream Maps visualize for a manufacturing plant the material and information flow required to deliver a product/service to customers.
Picture: Purposes of a Value Stream Management Tool
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Using ConceptDraw quality mind maps is a perfect addition to quality visualization in your company.
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