Upstream

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  Upstream is a term used to refer to any given process step that occurs before the current step.  Looking upstream often can be a valuable technique used to find the actual causes of an initial effect.  You will hear this term used in reference to value streams or process maps.

Challenge:

• List your valuestream steps out in the comments section below.  Then after you list your steps, identify the third step and the upstream steps.  Share in the comments section below and receive a coupon to one of Lean Strategies International LLC's courses.

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