Question

Value/value stream mapping are considered critical aspects of Lean because: (Select two)

A. The most valuable (expensive) assets must be carefully managed

B. The fundamental purpose of a Lean organization is to provide value

C. Several Lean techniques (kaizen, JIT, etc) cannot be properly used without the sound, higher level objectives provided by Value/ VSM

D. Non-value adding equipment/workers need to be sold/laid off

Answer 1

The main benefits of value stream mapping are:

1. It allows to visualize and bound the process.
2. It helps to optimize the way of delivering value to the customers.
3. It helps to identify the process steps with the great significance.

The lean organization focuses on providing values which is supported by Value stream mapping and the expensive assets need to be carefully handled to get good values. JIT,Kaizen lean techniques are focused in reducing waste.

More appropriate options are A and B.