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GA 390 | Exploring and Using VAVE with Valorie Hendrix

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on September 23rd, 2021

This week’s guest is Valorie Hendrix. Valorie told us all about VAVE, what it stands for, and what its benefits are. Valorie also explained how VAVE can be applied in less traditional lean settings, not just manufacturing. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • Valorie’s background (4:43)
  • What VAVE is about (7:20)
  • The early stages of her journey (9:29)
  • The balance between cost and relationship (13:23)
  • How you use VAVE (14:03)
  • VAVE and lean (23:44)
  • Applying VAVE in non-manufacturing environments (25:19)
  • Tips for learning about VAVE (30:11)

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What Do You Think?

Have you used VAVE before? Describe your experience.

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

  1. Florian Laboulle

    September 23, 2021 - 7:13 am
    Reply

    Thank you for this podcast, it is very interesting!
    Can you share with us some examples of VAVE? Maybe some pictures?

    • Valorie A Hendrix

      September 23, 2021 - 5:19 pm

      Hi Florian,
      Thank you for your input. I would happy to provide you examples. I am also currently working on an interactive case study that should be completed next week. If you could, please contact me via LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/valorie3201 and I can provide you more information.

      Valorie

  2. Valorie Hendrix

    October 10, 2021 - 11:09 pm
    Reply

    Hi Florian,
    I have the video case study now available on my book’s website. It is at:
    http://www.streamliningfunctionandvalue.com
    The case study can be found under the “Resource” page.
    Please feel free to provide me feedback on your experience on it.
    I look forward to having future conversations with you.
    Best
    Valorie

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