Product Development Value Stream Mapping (PDVSM) Manual Release 1.0

Abstract

This manual is intended for product development (PD) personnel working on improving their own processes, and the lean change agents working with them. Its aim is to provide practical guidance for applying lean concepts to PD process improvement—specifically, PD Value Stream Mapping (PDVSM). Although sources will be cited, and further reading suggested, this manual and some basic background in lean should be all that is required to start improving product development processes.