At what level of detail does the Value Stream team work across all companies, suppliers, and customers?

The Value Stream team operates at the enterprise level because this approach encompasses all aspects of the organization, including various departments, suppliers, and customers. Working at the enterprise level allows the team to see the entire value stream from end to end, identifying how different processes interconnect and affect overall performance. This holistic view is essential for recognizing inefficiencies, improving communication across departments, and ensuring that all parts of the business align with the organization’s goals and customer needs.

By focusing on the enterprise level, the team can implement strategies that influence not just isolated functions but also enhance collaboration and synergy across the entire organization, leading to wider improvements in value delivery. This contrasts with lower levels, such as single site, product, or process levels, which are more limited in scope and may not capture the interactions and dependencies that exist within the broader enterprise context.