3.2.2 VSM Material Symbols

What is the main focus of Value Stream Mapping in Lean Manufacturing?

• Cost reduction

• Quality control

• Lead time along the manufacturing process

• Employee training

What are the two types of maps used in Value Stream Mapping?

• Past Map and Future Map

• Current State Map and Future State Map

• Present Map and Target Map

• Initial Map and Final Map

What does the Push Arrow icon represent in Value Stream Mapping?

• Physical removal of materials

• Movement of raw materials

• Movement of finished goods

• Production regardless of downstream needs

What does the Supermarket icon represent in Value Stream Mapping?

• Small inventory available for downstream customers

• Physical removal of materials

• Continuous flow of materials

• Inventory storage for raw materials

What does the FIFO Lane icon represent in Value Stream Mapping?

• External shipments

• Safety stock against problems

• First-In-First-Out inventory

• Inventory between two processes

Which book is NOT referenced in the text for further reading on Lean Manufacturing?

• The Art of War

• Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation

• Lean Manufacturing: Tools, Techniques, and How to Use Them

• The Machine That Changed the World

What is the purpose of the External Shipment icon in Value Stream Mapping?

• Shipments from suppliers or to customers using external transport

• Inventory storage for raw materials

• Movement of raw materials

• Physical removal of materials

What is the main objective of using Value Stream Mapping in Lean Manufacturing?

• Identify and eliminate wastes in production

• Increase lead time

• Create more inventory

• Reduce customer demands

What is the significance of the Safety Stock icon in Value Stream Mapping?

• Physical removal of materials

• Continuous flow of materials

• Permanent storage of stock

• Temporary storage of stock

What is the purpose of the Material Pull icon in Value Stream Mapping?

• First-In-First-Out inventory

• Safety stock against problems

• Physical removal of materials

• Connect to downstream processes for material removal