This is the textbook used: Operations Management 7th Edition Russell & Taylor – Chapter 16 – Lean Systems (The assignment is instructor created, not in the book)Use Value Stream Mapping to evaluate and identify improvements for your role as a student for the chore of completing a homework assignment to:1) Create a VSM for any current business homework assignment. As the text says, “These maps are created by “seeing” the process in action, rather than from your memory.” 2) Consider process improvements and create an action plan (eg. the specific steps to be taken) and a new, second VSM based on that.
