LEAN PROCESS MAPPING

What is Lean Process Mapping?

Business process mapping, a visual Lean Tool, refers to how the activities, and responsibilities are interconnected. As a part of the Total Service Management Pillar in the Lean Management Model, a clear and detailed business process map or diagram helps identify waste and standardize the work. Redesigning business processes aims at reducing cost and NVA.

Benefits of Lean Process Mapping:

• Becomes visual representation of business end-to-end processes
• Tracks changes in the processes
• Helps in identifying and deciding activities and owners
• Supports induction process of new recruits
• Helps in identifying non value adding activities and optimize the process flow to shorten the overall time consumed
• Can work as base for continuous improvement
• Identifying risks in processes