What do you think of Value Stream Maps in Swimlane format for the AS-Is state?

Value Stream Maps are high-level maps and Swimlane Maps are more detailed. I have never seen a hybrid of the two, which is not to say there would be no value in that. In general, the Value Stream Map is a macro-level map used for both strategic improvement and performance assessment. The Swimlane is used…

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Elisabeth Swan

Elisabeth is a Master Black Belt at GoLeanSixSigma.com, the co-author of The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit and co-host of the Just-in-Time Cafe. For over 30 years, she's helped leading organizations like Amazon, Charles Schwab and Marriott International, Inc. build problem-solving muscles with Lean Six Sigma to achieve their goals.