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How to Do Value Stream Mapping - Lesson 4 - The Material Flow
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How to Do Value Stream Mapping - Lesson 4 - The Material Flow

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In this video, the speaker explains the third element of value stream mapping, which is the material flow. They discuss questions related to shipment methods and frequencies for both customer delivery and raw material receipt. The speaker emphasizes drawing only one or two main raw materials on the value stream map and avoiding exaggeration.

Material Flow Questions

  • How frequently and which way of shipment do I use to deliver to my customer?
  • How frequently do I receive raw materials and which way of shipment does the supplier use?

Lot Size Questions

  • What is the lot size for shipping to my customer?
  • What is the lot size I receive from my supplier?
  • How much raw material do I have in the company?

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In this video, the speaker will explain the fourth element of value stream mapping, which is the information flow.

Information Flow

  • The speaker will cover the fourth element of value stream mapping, which is the information flow.
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The Material Flow in Value Stream Mapping is explained in this video. ✅ Download the PDF on Value Stream Mapping here: https://leanlab.gumroad.com/l/freemium Here is the transcript of the video. How to do Value Stream Mapping - The Material Flow. Hi, In this video, I will explain to you the 3rd element of the value stream mapping, The material flow. The first question you need to answer is: How frequently and which way of shipment I deliver to my customer? Am I using a Truck, Airplane or boat? The second question is: How frequently I receive the raw material and which way of shipment does the supplier uses? Well, once you have the answer you have to draw this information on the value stream map. Warning! Draw only 1 or 2 main raw materials and not the entire list. Ok. Now it is time for another set of questions: What is the lot size of shipping to my customer? What is the lot size I receive from my supplier? How much raw material do I have in the company? In general, you have to draw all the relevant information on the map to avoid exaggerating. Well, Now you should have the map with these 3 elements. 1) The customer demand 2) The Process Box 3) The Material Flow In the next video, I will explain to you the 4th element of the value stream, the information flow. ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ Hi, my name is Mark Anderson a 20+ year Lean Expert. I have created LeanVlog because I want to spread Lean Thinking worldwide and I think the video is the most effective way to teach, learn, and spread knowledge. If you want to stay in touch with me you can choose the channel you prefer. A) Let us connect on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-anderson-leanvlog/ B) Meet on Facebook • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeanLab-146290372099121 C) Latest Videos and Playlist • Website: https://www.leanvlog.com D) 2 Videos Every Week • Telegram Channel: https://t.me/leanvlog #LeanVlog #Value_Stream_Mapping #Material_Flow