John Dyer describes process mapping as one of the most powerful tools for process improvement when it tells the truth. Unfortunately, it too often doesn’t tell the truth, say Dyer and Dr. Mohamed ...

As we have previously covered on this blog, the primary purpose of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is to eliminate waste and reduce variation in manufacturing, service and design processes, thus ...

Business process mapping is the strategic analysis of identifying and creating a visual depiction of the process flow of various areas of an organization. For example, the supply chain cycle is an ...

Value stream mapping is a lean manufacturing tool that visualizes every repeatable step required to deliver a product or service to the customer. It is also known as material- and information-flow ...

Process manufacturing is a production method in which goods are created by combining supplies, ingredients or raw materials using a predetermined formula or "recipe." The approach is frequently ...