Matthew Mcgregor
Matthew Mcgregor
When your systems are modern and transparent, work flows seamlessly across your entire organization. Use our easy 4-step guide below to start optimizing your business processes today—100% free of charge. If you’d prefer a dedicated partner to map and execute the change with your team, reach out through the contact form below.
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M. McGregor
"Use this section to map your process. List each step, including any time limits or delays. Take notes along the way—you will likely need to observe the process firsthand via a 'Gemba walk' to map it accurately. You can also choose to focus on a specific sub-process if it is a known area of interest."
Below is a button which will take you directly to a mapping tool called Miro this is free and easy to use.
With your Current State VSM complete, you can now identify key areas of interest, bottlenecks, and delays. Use the 'TIMWOODS+' Lean tools below to analyze your map. Once reviewed, incorporate your proposed improvements into the next phase: the 'Future State Map'.
TIMWOODS+
"Next, return to Miro to duplicate your Value Stream Map and build the Future State Map, incorporating your target improvements from the 'TIMWOODS+' analysis. Once finalized, proceed to the final and most critical phase: executing the Future State Map using 'Hoshin Kanri' to drive organizational alignment."
Deploying the Future State Map is most effective when executed in phases, prioritized by the team's assessment of value. This phased rollout minimizes disruption to the overall value stream. Maintaining cross-departmental transparency throughout the transition is essential to sustain organizational alignment.