John Dyer describes process mapping as one of the most powerful tools for process improvement when it tells the truth. Unfortunately, it too often doesn’t tell the truth, say Dyer and Dr. Mohamed ...

Since 1953, the Graham Process Mapping method has been the choice of experts worldwide who need to understand the details of their data flows. Third generation Ben Graham was on a past Business901 ...

Business process mapping is the visual display of the steps within a business process showing how it's done from start to finish. This sort of mapping provides a concise picture of the steps needed to ...

Value stream mapping is a lean manufacturing tool that visualizes every repeatable step required to deliver a product or service to the customer. It is also known as material- and information-flow ...

As we have previously covered on this blog, the primary purpose of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is to eliminate waste and reduce variation in manufacturing, service and design processes, thus ...

Modern-day high-volume semiconductor manufacturing is a complex process that spans numerous stages and nodes. And with the ever increased focus on quality and cost, the manufacturing supply chain is ...