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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Learning to See
Value Stream Mapping to Add Value and Eliminate MUDA
Book • 2018
This workbook teaches the concept of value-stream mapping, a crucial tool for lean transformations.
It provides a detailed, easy-to-follow approach to mapping the material and information flow in production processes, identifying waste, and planning for a leaner future state.
The book uses a case study of a fictional company, Acme Stamping, to illustrate the process.
Written by experts Mike Rother and John Shook, it is designed to make complex concepts simple and accessible for anyone involved in lean implementation.
It provides a detailed, easy-to-follow approach to mapping the material and information flow in production processes, identifying waste, and planning for a leaner future state.
The book uses a case study of a fictional company, Acme Stamping, to illustrate the process.
Written by experts Mike Rother and John Shook, it is designed to make complex concepts simple and accessible for anyone involved in lean implementation.
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as his first book, reflecting on lessons learned from making it.

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when referring to value stream mapping.


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as the title of 

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as a solid book that ![undefined]()

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