Tim Gebauer shares his thoughts on applying Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to a thrift store. He feels that one of the first things to do to improve a store is visualizing and understanding how things are really being done now. A VSM can identify the flow of raw donations through the facility. Once they arrive, […]
In this third and final post in this series about Nakano City Ward Office (see Part 1 and Part 2), learn how General Services on the 1st floor have completely redesigned the flow of work putting the customer at the center of the process and their goals for ongoing improvement. Read more at:Â http://kbjanderson.com/japan-gemba-visit-lean-thinking-in-government-part-3-redesigning-flow-and-customer-service-in-general-services/
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