Industrial Engineer how-to
How to Draw a Value Stream Map
VSMs show waste across a process.
Quick answer
VSMs show waste across a process. In short: pick; walk; record, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Pick a product family.
Walk the process.
Record cycle times and inventory.
Draw information flow.
Calculate lead time.
Design the future state.
Safety reminders for industrial engineers
- Design ergonomic workstations
- Follow plant safety rules
- Include safety in layouts
- Reduce repetitive strain
Key terms
Cycle time · Takt time · Time study · Line balancing · Value stream map · Ergonomics: see the full industrial engineer glossary.