What is value stream mapping? A lean technique for improving business processes

Value stream mapping process Before you can start building a value stream map, you need to objectively evaluate your organization’s business processes, products and systems. Here are some popular VSM software tools to help you get started: * Smartdraw * Microsoft Visio * Tableau * LucidChart * Visual Paradigm Online * Creately * eVSM Software * Edraw Value stream mapping training and certification If you want to learn more about VSM and how to create a value stream map or implement the process into your company, you can find plenty of courses and training programs on the topic. Most are offered online and you can even find some that are specific to relevant lean or agile management frameworks, such as Six Sigma. * Go Lean Six Sigma: Value Stream Map Training & Certificate * American Society for Quality (ASQ): (ASQ) Value Stream Mapping course * Purdue University: Lean Six Sigma Online Value Stream Mapping course * Coursera: Value Stream Mapping course * Kaizen Consulting Group: VSM Training * Advance Innovation Group: VSM Training * Automated Learning: Going Lean: Value Stream Mapping