...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
| style | none |
|---|
...
What is a Value Stream?
The Value Stream domain in Orthogramic captures the represents end-to-end flow of activities that deliver create value to for customers and or internal stakeholders. This domain It provides a comprehensive dynamic, interconnected view of how value is created, managed, and optimized across flows through the organization, directly linking Value Streams to Capabilities, Products, and strategic goals. By visualizing and analyzing these workflows in real-time, Orthogramic enables you to identify opportunities for improvement, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure that every step aligns with your business objectives. Explore how the Value Stream domain helps you drive effective value delivery and operational excellence.
What is a Value Stream in Orthogramic?
In Orthogramic, a Value Stream represents a sequence of activities that collectively deliver value to a stakeholder or customer, aligning closely with the organization's strategic goals and operational priorities. Unlike the traditional BIZBOK framework, which presents a Value Stream in a more linear, process-focused format, Orthogramic emphasizes a dynamic, interconnected approach. This model not only captures the flow of value but also integrates it into the broader context of the business architecture, ensuring that the Value Stream is not just documented but actively managed and optimized in real time.
In Orthogramic, a Value Stream is intimately connected to other business architecture domains like Capabilities, Strategy, Stakeholders, and Information. Each step within a Value Stream is linked to specific organizational resources, processes, and capabilities, making it easier to understand how value is created, transformed, and delivered. This interconnectedness is managed through a network of attributes, elements, and sub-elements, allowing for a detailed examination of each phase within the Value Stream. These relationships ensure that any changes in the Value Stream are reflected across all relevant domains, maintaining alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution.
A significant difference between Orthogramic and BIZBOK is the level of automation and adaptability applied to managing Value Streams. In BIZBOK, Value Streams are often captured as static models that require manual updates, which can be time-consuming and may not keep pace with changes in the business environment. Orthogramic, however, leverages advanced data analytics and AI to provide a dynamic, real-time view of Value Streams. This means that if there are shifts in market conditions, resource availability, or internal processes, Orthogramic can quickly adapt the Value Stream to reflect these changes. This automated approach allows for more agile decision-making, enabling organizations to optimize their Value Streams continuously.
Orthogramic’s AI-driven capabilities provide predictive insights that extend beyond traditional Value Stream mapping. The platform can forecast potential bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement within a Value Stream based on historical data and trends. These predictive insights offer a proactive approach to managing Value Streams, allowing organizations to anticipate changes and make adjustments before they impact the business. In contrast, BIZBOK typically relies on periodic reviews and assessments to identify issues within a Value Stream, which can lead to reactive rather than proactive responses.
Another key difference lies in how performance metrics are integrated into the Value Stream model. In BIZBOK, performance measurement often occurs outside the Value Stream, requiring additional layers of analysis to connect business outcomes with specific activities. Orthogramic embeds performance metrics directly within each stage of the Value Stream, providing real-time feedback on the effectiveness of each step. This integration creates a continuous feedback loop, enabling organizations to measure the impact of each phase on overall business objectives and make data-driven adjustments as needed. The result is a more outcome-oriented approach, where Value Streams are not just about documenting processes but about actively managing and enhancing the value delivered.
Orthogramic also democratizes access to Value Stream information, allowing a broader range of users within the organization to engage with and optimize Value Streams. Traditional BIZBOK models often emphasize a top-down approach where only business architects or senior leaders have the expertise to adjust Value Streams. In Orthogramic, the platform’s intuitive interface enables different roles—ranging from operations to product managers and HR teams—to interact with Value Streams, suggest adjustments, and contribute to their continuous improvement. This collaborative environment ensures that Value Streams reflect the realities and needs of all stakeholders, not just those at the strategic level.
The way Orthogramic handles Value Streams also reflects a more agile and iterative methodology. Instead of treating Value Streams as fixed, linear processes, Orthogramic supports iterative refinement. Users can easily test different scenarios, adjust Value Streams based on real-time data, and simulate changes to assess their impact before implementing them. This iterative capability contrasts with BIZBOK’s traditional method, which often requires a complete overhaul of documentation to reflect even minor changes. Orthogramic’s agility reduces the effort and time required to maintain accurate and effective Value Stream documentation, making it a more practical tool for today’s fast-paced business environments.
Furthermore, Orthogramic’s Value Stream approach incorporates a holistic view by embedding stakeholders’ roles and expectations within each phase of the Value Stream. This stakeholder-centric model ensures that the end-to-end flow of activities is not only efficient but also aligns with stakeholder needs and expectations. BIZBOK tends to treat stakeholders as a separate consideration, often focusing on process efficiency rather than a broader view of value delivery. Orthogramic’s emphasis on stakeholders ensures that Value Streams are optimized to meet both internal performance goals and external customer expectations, leading to a more balanced and comprehensive approach.
In summary, a Value Stream in Orthogramic is not just a series of activities—it is a dynamic, data-driven framework that continuously adapts to meet organizational goals. Unlike the static, process-oriented approach of BIZBOK, Orthogramic integrates Value Streams into the wider business architecture, embedding performance metrics, leveraging automation, and fostering collaboration across departments. This modern, agile approach ensures that Value Streams are not only well-documented but also actively managed and optimized, delivering tangible value to stakeholders in a continuously changing business landscape.
Value Stream details
Each Value Stream Detail page focuses on the flow of value within the organization, defining stages, value items, and criteria for each stage. This enhances efficiency and effectiveness by mapping out how value is created and delivered. It is reached from Business Architecture > Value Stream.
...
Value Stream Stage detail
Each Value Stream Stage Detail page breaks down one stage within a value stream, offering detailed descriptions and performance criteria. This ensures that each stage is optimized for maximum efficiency and value delivery. It is reached from Business Architecture > Value Stream > Value Stream detail.
...
| Info |
|---|
Relationship of Domain, Attributes, Elements and Sub-ElementsTo understand the Relationship of Domain, Attributes, Elements and Sub-Elements, see: https://orthogramic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OM/pages/245137488/Domain+Attributes+Elements#The-relationships-between-Business-Architecture-Domains%2C-Attributes%2C-Elements-and-Sub-Elements |
Value Stream attributes
...
Domain
...
Attribute
...
Description
...
Example
...
valueStream
...
Title
with links to capabilities, information, and stakeholder expectations.
The domain integrates performance metrics at each stage, creating a continuous feedback loop for measurement and optimization. It incorporates stakeholder-centric modeling by embedding roles and expectations within each phase, ensuring activities align with needs and desired outcomes.
Value Stream Stages
Value Stream Stages are the sequential steps or phases within a value stream, each contributing to the transformation of inputs into valuable outcomes for customers, stakeholders, or the Organization. They represent distinct, interdependent activities that collectively deliver value as part of the overarching value stream. Each stage is characterised by specific inputs, outputs, processes, and performance indicators that define its contribution to the value stream's objectives. While Value Streams encapsulate the end-to-end flow of activities required to deliver a complete product, service, or outcome, Value Stream Stages focus on the granular components or steps within that flow.
Value Stream domain attributes
Attribute | Description | Example | |
| The name or title of the Value Stream | Track Inspection and Maintenance | |
valueStream | Description | A detailed explanation of what the Value Stream entails | End-to-end process for track inspection and maintenance activities |
valueStream | Purpose | The intended purpose or function of the Value Stream within the Organization | Ensure track safety through efficient inspection and maintenance |
valueStream | Owner | The individual or team responsible for the Value Stream | Track Maintenance Program Director |
valueStream |
| The Organization unit(s) to which the Value Stream is linked | Track and Rail Infrastructure Division |
valueStream | Performance Indicators | Metrics used to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Value Stream | Track quality index: 96.8%, Maintenance completion rate: 94.5% |
valueStream | Dependencies | Other capabilities processes or systems that the Value Stream depends on | Track measurement systems, maintenance crews, equipment availability |
valueStream | Related Value Streams | Value streams that are related or linked to this Value Stream | Signal system maintenance, bridge inspection process |
valueStream | Maturity Level | The current maturity level of the Value Stream | Level 4 - Quantitatively Managed |
valueStream | Tools and TechnologiesTools and technologies used to support or enable the Value Stream | Track geometry cars, ultrasonic testing equipment, maintenance management software | |
valueStream | Compliance and Standards | Regulatory requirements and standards the Value Stream must adhere to | 49 CFR Parts 213, 214, and 237 |
valueStream | Cost | The financial cost associated with implementing and maintaining the Value Stream | Annual budget: $178M for inspection and maintenance activities |
valueStream | Risks | Potential risks associated with the Value Stream and its operations | Weather delays, equipment failures, workforce availability |
valueStream | Improvement Opportunities | Areas where the Value Stream can be enhanced or improved | Implement predictive analytics, automate reporting processes |
valueStream | Strategic Alignment | How the Value Stream aligns with the Organizations strategic goals and objectives | Directly supports safety and infrastructure reliability goals |
Value Stream stage Element
Element | Sub-Element | Description | Example |
valueStreamStage | Stage Title | Name/title of the Value Stream stage | Track Geometry Inspection Phase |
valueStreamStage | Parent Value Stream | The Value Stream it belongs to | Track Inspection and Maintenance Process |
valueStreamStage | Description | What the stage entails | Automated measurement of track geometry parameters using track geometry vehicles |
valueStreamStage | Value Items | Specific outputs or benefits generated in the stage | Inspection reports, maintenance plans, safety certifications |
valueStreamStage | Purpose | Intended function within the Value Stream | Identify track geometry defects requiring maintenance |
valueStreamStage | Owner | Responsible individual/team | Track Geometry Program Manager |
valueStreamStage |
| Associated Organization unit(s) | Track Inspection Division |
valueStreamStage | Inputs | Required resources/information | Track class data, previous inspection results, maintenance history |
valueStreamStage | Outputs | Deliverables/results produced | Track geometry exception reports, maintenance recommendations |
valueStreamStage | Performance Indicators | Metrics for effectiveness/efficiency | Inspection coverage: 98.2%, Defect identification accuracy: 96.5% |
valueStreamStage | Dependencies | Other stages/systems it depends on | Track geometry vehicle availability, weather conditions |
valueStreamStage | Related Value Stream Stages | Connected stages | Rail wear measurement, maintenance planning |
valueStreamStage | Risks | Potential risks | Equipment malfunction, data transmission failures |
valueStreamStage | Improvement Opportunities | Areas for enhancement | Real-time data analysis, automated work order generation |
valueStreamStage | Strategic Alignment Alignment with Organization goals | Supports track safety and maintenance efficiency objectives | |
valueStreamStage | Enabling Capability | Capability that enables this stage | Automated Track Geometry Measurement System |
...