This value stream map outlines the information and material flows as well as lead times for a production process. Key resources include production supervisors, inventory levels, and suppliers. Information is exchanged electronically on varying frequencies from daily to every 20 days to coordinate the flow of materials and production.

1. Product control
Resources
Inventory
Supplier
s
Process
Resources Inventory
Customer
Inventory Inventory
Production supervisor
Electronic message Electronic message
Frequency
1 day
6 hours 10 hours 12 hours
20 days 20 days 1 day
Information
flow
Material
flow
Lead
time
ladder
VALUE STREAM MAP PROCESS
Process
Resources
Process
Resources