Here are a few potential issues with blending value stream mapping and kaizen events in the same week:
- It can be difficult for participants to switch mindsets between the strategic, high-level thinking required for value stream mapping and the tactical, detail-oriented work of a kaizen event. This risks superficial efforts.
- Value stream mapping requires understanding the current state holistically across functions, while kaizen events focus narrowly on specific processes. Blending the two loses some of the benefit of each approach.
- The time boxes of a typical kaizen event (3-5 days) may not allow deep enough exploration and consensus building around a future state map. Mapping should inform event scope and goals.
- Mapping late
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