Designing a value stream
flow through shared
resources
Mapping can show processes for a product family from start to finish
By Kirk Bolton
A shared resource is defined as a process that produces parts for multiple product families. And while it can be
challenging to incorporate shared resources into the overall value stream, implementing flow in these complex
environments is essential to creating an autonomous operation that can fuel business growth.
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