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E3: Economy, Energy and Environment

Lean and Clean Value Stream Mapping

Value stream mapping is a Lean process -mapping method for understanding the sequence of activities used to produce a product. During the Green Suppliers Network technical assessment, you will use value stream mapping to identify sources of non-value added time or materials; identify opportunities to increase efficiency; and develop plan for implementing improvements.

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Lean and Clean Value Stream Mapping (PDF)(11 pp, 216 K)