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Analysis

After the information regarding process mapping has been gathered and graphed, the information can be further analyzed to identify opportunities for future improvement.

Some items to consider include:

• Value Added Ratio (Value Adding Time / Total Time)
• Total time to days / shifts
• Total number of individual steps involved (value or non-value)
• Total number of people/department involved (value or non-value)
• Distance traveled/Area covered (material handling)

Potential problem areas can occur at the following locations:

• Long wait/queue time
• Long time for any type individual step (why does it take such a long time for processing)
• Long set up times
• Large lot sizes (more than what is immediately required)
• WIP build up
• Long cycle time (compared to other industries)
• Large finish goods area
• High material handling traffic
• Long distance traveled