Question

In value stream mapping, what does an arrow in the shape of a lightning bolt mean?

Short answer

Cycle time and change over time of material symbol.

Step-by-step solution

Value Stream Mapping

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a part that is used in the process of lean production that helps to analyze every step like a flowchart of the process. This process is used to determine the flow of various raw materials through the value stream of that organization.

Arrow in the value stream mapping

The arrow representsthe material flow that is moved forward or backward in the process of production or manufacturing basically on a schedule. A supermarket is basically a place where the products reach their end consumer because of which it is the place where the lean loop ended.