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Present State Value Stream

Mapping The Present State

A Present State Map shows work processes as they currently exist. This is vital both to understand the need for change and to understand where opportunities lie.

While Value Stream Maps appear complex, their construction is easy, taken in logical steps. The instructions and illustrations below show how to construct a Present State Map.

A broad-based team should perform this exercise. Simply follow the steps for a family of related products that, essentially, use the same processes and sequence.

VSM symbols in bmp and wmf format for import into graphics, CAD or word processig. Includes explanations in Word format.

Strategos Guide To

Value Stream & Process Mapping

Quarterman Lee's latest book on Value Stream Mapping and Process Mapping goes far beyond symbols and arrows. It tells the reader not only how to do it but what to do with it. More Info >>

Other Topics In This Series

Present State Value Stream
Mapping The Future State
Value Stream Mapping Symbols
The Limits of VSM
VSM Software
Download VSM Icons
Book- Strategos Guide To VSM

VSM Step-By -Step

1. Draw customer, supplier and production control icons.

2. Enter customer requirements per month and per day.

3. Calculate daily production and container requirements.

4. Draw outbound shipping icon and truck with delivery frequency.

5.Draw inbound shipping icon, truck and delivery frequency.

6. Add process boxes in sequence, left to right.

7. Add data boxes below.

8. Add communication arrows and note methods and frequencies.

9. Obtain process attributes and add to data boxes. Observe all times directly!

10. Add operator symbols and numbers.

11. Add inventory locations and levels in days of demand and graph at bottom.

12. Add push, pull and FIFO icons.

13. Add other information that may prove useful.

14. Add working hours.

15. Cycle and Lead Times

16. Calculate Total Cycle Time and Lead Time

Present State Value Stream Map

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