Question

What does a triangle represent in a value stream map?

Short answer

In a value stream mapping, a triangle having “I” represents the inventory.

Step-by-step solution

Value stream map

Value stream mappingis also known as “information and material flow mapping”. It is used to visualize or analyze the whole process till the delivery of the product or services to its end consumers. This is a part of the lean manufacturing process to guide the entire process.

Triangle in a value stream map

The triangle containing “I” in it represents the inventory that is stored in the storage or that moves through the entire process of production. The entire value stream map represents the complete process of the production in which each symbol has a specific identity that reveals different activities.