Value stream mapping icons and symbols

Value stream mapping is a powerful tool used to analyze the information and material flows through an organization – the process involves mapping both flows and producing a diagram to show the results pictorially (Further information on the concepts of Value stream mapping), click here for a general introduction to value stream mapping.

Whilst there is no hard and fast rule with regards to how information is displayed maps tend to follow a common principle as a number of terms are usually needed to be represented – the table below shows some common terms and appropriate symbols for use in value stream mapping