Dravving the Future-State Map
When we look again at the current-state map for Acme's steering column bracket, what problems do
we note? Perhaps the most striking arc the large a mounts of inventory, the unconnected processes
(each producing to its own schedule) pushing their output forward, and the long lead time in
comparison to the short processing time. What can be done about this? We'll let the key questions be
our guide.