Based on one of the largest ever studies into the supply chain, Value Stream Management analyzes a variety of companies covering a range of sectors including retail, services and manufacturing. It presents practical concepts, rules and techniques for focusing, managing, and sustaining excellence throughout the supply chain. Filled with practical advice and tools for implementation, the authors present the best practice from business, leveraging understanding and a practical springboard for the development of Your own lean value stream management system. Coverage includes: understanding your business environment in greater depth; thinking more strategically about change; mapping your value chain, and implementing improvements designed to create new value on an ongoing basis.