3.2.3 VSM Information Symbols

What is the purpose of the Current State Map and the Future State Map in Value Stream Mapping?

• To calculate the lead time and takt time

• To understand and demonstrate the current and future states

• To schedule production control

• To gather verbal information

What does the Production Control box represent in Value Stream Mapping?

• Triggering production of parts

• Electronic flow of data

• A central production scheduling or control department, person, or operation

• General flow of information

Which symbol is used to instruct a material handler to transfer parts from a supermarket to the receiving process?

• Withdrawal Kanban

• Signal Kanban

• Kanban Post

• Production Kanban

What does the Signal Kanban icon indicate in Value Stream Mapping?

• Scheduling using MRP/ERP

• A location for kanban signals

• On-hand inventory levels in the supermarket

• A pull system for subassembly processes

What is the purpose of the Sequenced Pull icon in Value Stream Mapping?

• To gather information visually

• To give instructions to subassembly processes

• To batch kanbans

• To level the production volume and mix

Which reference source provides information on Lean Production and Lean Thinking?

• Womack, J.P., Jones, D.T. and Roos, D., 1995

• http://www.massmac.org

• William, M.F., 2000

• http://www.strategosinc.com/present_vsm.htm

What does the Verbal Information icon represent in Value Stream Mapping?

• Triggering production of parts

• Electronic flow of data

• Scheduling using MRP/ERP

• Verbal or personal information flow

What is the purpose of the Go See icon in Value Stream Mapping?

• To gather information visually

• To give instructions to subassembly processes

• To batch kanbans

• To level the production volume and mix

Which book provides information on Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques?

• http://lssacademy.com

• The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production

• Lean Manufacturing: Tools, Techniques, and How to Use Them

• Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation

What is the purpose of the Load Leveling icon in Value Stream Mapping?

• To level the production volume and mix

• To batch kanbans

• To gather information visually

• To give instructions to subassembly processes