Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134855424
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 4DQ
Summary Introduction

Interpretation: A service component or a process of manufacturing that is identifiable needs to be determined and the current state value stream map portraying the information and material flows of the subject picked needs to be sketched.

Concept Introduction: Value stream mapping is one of the lean techniques related to manufacturing processes. Under this technique, we conduct analysis, make the design and manage the information and materials flow that are required for the making of a product, as required by our customer.

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