Title: A Review Paper on Productivity Improvement by Value Stream Mapping
Abstract: Value stream mapping (VSM) is a lean manufacturing tool, which originated from the TPS, is known as material and information flow mapping. This mapping tool uses the techniques of lean manufacturing to analyze and evaluate certain work processes in a manufacturing operation. This tool is used primarily to identify, demonstrate and decrease waste, as well as creates flow in the manufacturing process. VSMs can be created merely using paper and pencil. It helps to identify and eliminates non-value added activities. This paper discusses the utilization of lean manufacturing techniques in Manufacturing Industry. The VSM used to improve the flow of information and materials thereby improvement in the productivity eliminating wastes.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-04-01
Language: en
Type: review
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