In this hyper competitive world, THE rule is, “The Customer is only willing to pay for what adds value to him.” So it is an absolute necessity to be able to analyze a process and eliminate everything that does not add value. Value Stream Mapping is the tool to record, clarify and analyze the present state of a process and plan the improved state. It captures both the qualitative and quantitative state of a process. Once the improved process is implemented, comparing the new Value Stream Map to the previous map shows the reduction of process time, floor space and inventory.

Larry Phelan is a quality manager at the Chemistry Systems Business Center of Beckman Coulter, Inc. in Brea, California. His current assignment is developing and conducting quality, regulatory and design control training.
He has over thirty years experience in the medical device industry and prior to that he worked in the geophysical instrumentation and military instrumentation industries.
He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona and a MBA from the University of Pepperdine. He obtained a certification in Total Quality Management from U.C.L.A. and Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Mechanical Inspector from the American Society for Quality.

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July 16, 2008

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