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Value Added

Activities or actions taken that add real value to the product or service. [See Non-Value Added]

Value Analysis

Analyzing the value stream to identify value added and non-value added activities.

Value Stream

The set of specific actions required to bring a specific product through three critical management tasks of any business: Problem-solving, Information management and physical transformation.

Visual Controls

Displaying the status of an activity so every employee can see it and take appropriate action.

 

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