Product Details

• Actors: None
• Directors: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
• Format: NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
• DVD Release Date: October 18, 2007
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• ASIN: B000XHBGHG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,040 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

SME's new Value Stream Mapping (VSM) program, produced in partnership with the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership, uncovers the shop-floor-side and human element behind this Lean continuous improvement process.

This program will take you inside Jøtul North America, in Gorham, Maine, to witness the process and outcomes of a two-day training event led by Pat Wardwell, senior continuous improvement manager for the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership.

SEE IT FIRST-HAND, THEN APPLY IT TO YOUR OPERATIONS!

Watch the proper execution of VSM and learn how to conduct, facilitate, and participate in a successful value stream walk.

See how value stream symbols work to map the current- and target-state conditions.

Learn the 3-step process of documenting flow to identify waste and uncover opportunities for improved quality, cost control, lead-time, and customer value.