%0 Journal Article %T Leanness score of value stream maps %D 2007 %U http://repository.icesi.edu.co/biblioteca_digital/handle/10906/83329 %X A Value Stream Map (VSM) allows lean practitioners to visualize the performance and conditions of manufacturing systems. While creating visibility for improvement plans, a measure of overall leanness level is not inherent in the map. This research proposes a methodology to measure the overall leanness of a VSM considering Cost, Time and output Value. Value-added and non-value-added investments are identified to quantify the level of leanness. Using the Data Envelopment Analysis technique, the leanness measure delivers a self-contained, unit-invariant score of the mapped system to support decision making on continuous improvement. %K Ingeniería de producción %K Production engineering %K Mapas %K Value Stream Mapping %~ GOEDOC, SUB GOETTINGEN