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Chapter 3: Q. 14-15OQ (page 369)

In value stream mapping, what does an arrow in the shape of a lightning bolt mean?

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Cycle time and change over time of material symbol.

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Value Stream Mapping

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a part that is used in the process of lean production that helps to analyze every step like a flowchart of the process. This process is used to determine the flow of various raw materials through the value stream of that organization.

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Arrow in the value stream mapping

The arrow representsthe material flow that is moved forward or backward in the process of production or manufacturing basically on a schedule. A supermarket is basically a place where the products reach their end consumer because of which it is the place where the lean loop ended.

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