Map the Custom Table Value Stream

A custom walnut dining table averages 42 calendar days from deposit to delivery, even though production touch time is less than two working days. Value stream mapping separates value-added touch time from waiting time so the team improves flow instead of arguing about effort. The common trap is to ask craftspeople to work faster when the largest delay is actually approval, batching, or scheduling time outside the bench work. Define the stream Start at customer deposit and end at successful in-home delivery. Include sales, design approval, material confirmation, build, finish, quality, routing, and installation. A value stream starts and ends…

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