Value stream mapping, Kanban and pull systems from sample to bulk

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Draw the current and future state of your sample-to-bulk flow, see lead time vs value-added time, and use Kanban cards and a pull system between cutting, sewing and finishing to cut WIP.

2 min read · Updated 08 Oct 2026 · By Md. Saiful Islam · বাংলায় পড়ুন

Value stream mapping (VSM)

A VSM is one picture of the whole flow - material and information - from order to shipment. It helps you:

  • separate value-adding from non-value-adding steps
  • compare total lead time with value-added time
  • see bottlenecks, delays and piles of inventory
  • design a future state with smoother flow
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