Using this figure in the discussion of value-stream mapping as a starting point, analyze an opportunity for improvement in a process with which you are familiar and develop an improved process. 

Monthly Forecast Monthly Forecast =11,000 Manufacturing Management %3D Supplier Weekly Customer Weekly Orders Orders 2,500 Weekly 2,500 Weekly Production 500 needed Supervisor each day Dally Daily Communication Ship 500 2,500 2,000 Component Mounting Machine Assemble Test Package 1 operator m 1 operator m 2 operators m 1operator m 1 operator 1,500 2,500 2,000 2,000 6 days 15 seconds 5 days 3 days 40 seconds 4 days 1 20 seconds 4 days |20 seconds 4 days 45 seconds Non-value-added time = 26 days Value-added time = 140 seconds