I find the perpetual debate about value stream management misleading. Is it managing value or managing flow? Blurring the lines between managing flow and managing value can create a false dichotomy ...

The decades-long rush of businesses to digitize their business processes shows no sign of abating. Digital technology has spread across the supply chain and throughout the enterprise—with generally ...

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 ...

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 ...