Using Fifo Lanes to Manage the Flow of the Value Stream
Another useful concept in managing the flow of the value stream is FIFO lanes.
FIFO (first in, first out) lanes are designed to manage work through a process step,
ensuring that the oldest work flowing into the area is the first work to receive valueadded
activity and be completed, before working on any other WIP waiting.
Figure 16.13 shows an example of a FIFO lane being used to control the flow.
This example shows that the first FIFO lane is very basic, and whatever flows