Create a high-level value stream map of your process (VSM, flow map, data wall, or swim lane map accepted).

Prepare a 500-word minimum paper (excluding title page and references) that addresses the following:

Build on the improvement process you identified in Unit 2.

• Create a high-level value stream map of your process (VSM, flow map, data wall, or swim lane map accepted). 
  • Explain challenges you encountered creating the map.
• Highlight the non-value added (waste or muda) activities in your map. 
  • What characteristics define them as waste?
• Identify potential tools that can be used to develop a new improved process.

In addition to course materials, research industry related journal and periodical articles written in the last five years in Deets Library.  At least three references in addition to course materials are required.  Hint: Deets Library has a date search feature that allows you to enter a five-year range ensuring you are researching the most relevant information to your study.  Note that APA format is required for this paper.  An abstract is not required and does not count toward the word count if provided. Please note-you can find examples at the “Student Resources” link within the course menu