Even in a tech-driven world, what better chance to whip out our dusty whiteboard markers than with a Value Stream Map? 😝 🎯 Projects like these let us put our guiding principles into action, especially when it comes to encouraging diverse ideas and empowering innovators. This VSM project spans multiple departments and production sites, and we're taking it step by step, making sure everyone’s voice is heard and every detail is captured. Thank you, Ronn Cort and the team for embodying our core values of teamwork and commitment.
Today, the team at Dunmore started a mission-critical Value Stream Map (VSM). ➡ For those unfamiliar, a Value Stream Map is a powerful tool used to visualize the steps involved in delivering a product or service, from start to finish. It's like creating a detailed map that shows where we can improve efficiency and eliminate waste... 🚫🗑 I've been leading VSMs for over 25 years. Each project brings the same excitement as my very first one. The initial step—getting started and encouraging everyone to think deeply about our current processes—can be the most challenging. But it's also the most crucial. Today, the team showed up ready to engage on this first step. It was exhausting, but in a good way. 🙃 This VSM project is pretty big, spanning multiple departments and production sites. Today was just the first step: the "get started step." We'll be taking it step by step (一歩ずつ), recording our current condition accurately. For now, it is about getting everyone's input and making sure it reflects what’s really happening on the ground. My goal is to remember that "questions > answers" when working on VSMs. Most importantly, I'm grateful to be surrounded by people who are passionate about continuous improvement. Together, the team of Michael Cannone, Brian Falkenstein, Julie Musto, Jordan Mulligan, Jordan Mason, Mary Stevens, FRANK HAMILTON, Vince Sullivan, Bill Ahern, Lana Vazzano, Gabrielle Connolly and others will navigate this journey, challenge ourselves, and find new ways to grow. 🌟 #ContinuousImprovement #ValueStreamMapping #TeamWork #Leadership #Innovation