Value Stream Maps (VSM) are a powerful tool used in lean manufacturing and other business processes to visualize and analyze the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or ...

I find the perpetual debate about value stream management misleading. Is it managing value or managing flow? Blurring the lines between managing flow and managing value can create a false dichotomy ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. Many discussions around ...