Value Stream Mapping

With Special Guest Kevin Rikkers

Summary

In this episode of the Lean By Doing podcast, host Brian talks with Kevin Rikkers, the General Manager at JCR, to discuss their journey of implementing Lean practices over the past six months. They explore the initial impressions of Lean, the significance of value stream mapping, the restructuring of teams for better management, the identification of Kaizen events for continuous improvement, and the importance of engaging team insights to tap into unutilized talent. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of Lean on both personal growth and organizational efficiency. In this conversation, the guys discuss the process of establishing value streams within their organization, focusing on the steps taken to create value stream maps and the importance of team dynamics in this process.