Value Stream Mapping Software that moves from insight to action
Most VSM tools stop at the diagram. LTS Data Point connects your current-state map to strategy alignment, live process simulation, and structured breakthrough action planning in one integrated system, built for lean and operational excellence practitioners.
From Value Stream Mapping to Structured Improvement Execution
Map your value stream, identify bottlenecks, waiting time, and waste then Instantly convert improvement opportunities into structured action plans with clear ownership and progress tracking.
Four capabilities. One connected system
What you discover in the value stream map flows directly into strategy alignment, simulation validation, and structured execution. Not four tools - one platform.
Value Stream Mapping
Build digital Current, Future, and Simulated VSMs using a full lean symbol set. Each process step includes an interactive data box where activities are classified as Value-Added (VA), Non-Value-Added (NVA), or Business Value-Added (BVA).
Key Capabilities
- Interactive process data fields (cycle time, changeover, batch size, uptime, and custom fields)
- Automatic VA / NVA / BVA classification with real-time PCE calculation
- Colour-coded time ladder identifying the highest NVA bottleneck
- Version-controlled VSMs with full history and comparison
- Multi-level VSM hierarchy (process, department, organisation)
- PCE trend tracking across versions
Data Point VSM Software vs Traditional VSM Tools
A comparison of traditional value stream mapping tools and the integrated capabilities of the Data Point VSM platform.
| Capability | Traditional Tools | LTS Data Point VSM Software |
|---|---|---|
| Digital VSM creation with lean symbols | Partial - diagramming only, no process intelligence | Full VSM with live VA/NVA calculation |
| Automatic bottleneck & NVA detection | Manual analysis required | Auto-flags highest-NVA step in real time |
| Version control & audit history | File-based, no structured versioning | Full version history with activity log |
| Process simulation & scenario testing | Not available (except iGrafx - complex, no strategy link) | Live simulation with scenario comparison |
| X Matrix / Hoshin Kanri integration | No tool offers this with VSM | Direct VSM → X Matrix linkage built-in |
| Breakthrough action planning | Managed in separate spreadsheets | Embedded in the platform, linked to VSM |
| Multi-user real-time collaboration | Partial - conflicts, version confusion | Role-based live collaboration, SSO-ready |
| Strategic KPI traceability | No link from process to strategy | Full traceability from shop floor to KPI |
Built for End-to-End Value Stream Improvement
"We had done several value stream mapping exercises before, but they usually ended as static diagrams in PowerPoint. With LTS Data Point, the map became a working system where bottlenecks and NVA activities could immediately be converted into structured improvement actions with clear owners."
Operational Excellence Manager
Industrial Manufacturing Company
"One challenge in our production environment was committing to process changes without fully understanding the impact on flow and lead time. The simulation capability in LTS Data Point allowed us to test scenarios in advance and identify delays before implementing changes."
Continuous Improvement Lead
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
"Many improvement initiatives in our plants were happening in isolation. With LTS Data Point, the link between value stream insights, the X Matrix, and breakthrough initiatives helped us clearly connect process improvements to enterprise KPIs."
Head of Operational Excellence
Global Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
Real Results. Measurable Impact
Moving from fragmented VSM tooling to integrated digital Value Stream Mapping system brings consistent visibility, aligned actions, and measurable results.
Reduction in process waste with automated VA/NVA tracking
PCE
Improvement
Process Cycle Efficiency improvements visible across VSM versions
From shopfloor execution to strategic enterprise KPIs
End-to-End Traceability
Full visibility of how every process improvement connects to and impacts key business KPIs
Continuous Improvement Cycles
Regularly updated VSM-driven initiatives ensure sustained optimisation and ongoing performance gains
Multi-Tier Strategic Alignment
Aligned execution across multiple value streams, connecting team-level actions to organisation-wide priorities
Seamless Integration from Existing Data to Measurable Process Improvement
Start with your current data and systems, and move seamlessly into a connected VSM environment that drives analysis, validation, and execution — all in one platform.
Connect
Integrate or import process data from existing tools such as Excel, R&D systems, or operational databases. Establish a structured data foundation for value stream mapping without disrupting current workflows.
Structure
Build digital VSMs with embedded process data, automatically classify VA/NVA/BVA, calculate PCE, and identify bottlenecks. Validate improvements through simulation and connect insights directly to strategic initiatives.
Execute
Translate validated improvements into Breakthrough Plans and Kaizen programmes with defined ownership, timelines, and impact tracking — ensuring execution is aligned, measurable, and continuously improving.
Everything You Need to Deploy and Scale Digital VSM
Data Point Digital VSM is designed for real-world deployment across teams, sites, and functions — with guided onboarding, training, secure hosting, and scalable access that supports long-term adoption.
Implementation & Enablement
- Guided onboarding and implementation support
- Team training for digital VSM adoption
- Setup assistance for existing data and workflows
- Customer success support during rollout
- Adoption support across departments and sites
- Ongoing guidance for continuous improvement use
Enterprise Delivery & Scalability
- Secure cloud hosting and platform maintenance
- Backup and recovery support
- Unlimited users across teams and locations
- Unlimited storage for maps, versions, and records
- Mobile-ready access for distributed teams
- Integration-ready architecture for enterprise systems
Built for Every Team Driving Operational Excellence
Hear it from our customers
MARC ROBINSON
Director, Global Operational Excellence
“By providing a central location to input, analyse and share our KPIs, 'Data Point' enables site management to more easily focus on the entire business as a team. Its ability to allow automated data entry and trend analysis gives us more time for improvement rather than just reporting numbers. Combined with a disciplined approach within our SQDC meeting process, I believe 'Data Point' will help us continually focus on key issues and drive business excellence in all areas.”