In response to global recession and increased competition, organizations have tried to become more efficient by decreasing costs and streamlining operations. To achieve this, the philosophy of lean management has gained in popularity. The main obstacle organizations face when implementing lean is deciding which activities to implement lean principals on. A well known lean practice, value stream...

Background Recognizing the significant impact of wait times for care for individuals with complex chronic conditions, we applied a LEAN methodology, namely – an adaptation of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to meet the needs of people with multiple chronic conditions and to improve wait times without additional resources or funding.   Methods Over an 18-month time period, staff applied a patient-cen...

background recognizing the significant impact of wait times for care for individuals with complex chronic conditions, we applied a lean methodology, namely – an adaptation of value stream mapping (vsm) to meet the needs of people with multiple chronic conditions and to improve wait times without additional resources or funding.   methods over an 18-month time period, staff applied a patient-cen...

Abstract The aim of this paper is to increase the productivity a packaging manufacturing process by using lean technique. current system has been mapped Value Stream Mapping (VSM) tool. This tool tool, and wastes in are identified. case study shows how VSM utilized for identifying decreasing waste resulting total cost saving 3,247,251 Thai Baht (THB) per year.

The successfulness of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) as a tool for taking snapshot the production flow efficiency is well established. development large-scale visual map processes and their interactions beneficial problem analysis subsequent solution. Through VSM, managers gain deeper understanding organization carried out in coordination with people system approach. A case study was conducted at S...