Most medical device manufacturers have not implemented lean production because they can't envision where such principles fit in their challenging environment. As argued in Medical Design Technology, adoption of lean manufacturing must lead to operational excellence wherein employees clearly see the flow of value to the customer and keep that flow running smoothly. Value stream mapping connects processes and provides a lean flow to the customer with little waste. Read how lean flow was created in a value stream at Sapphire Engineering, resulting in smaller batch sizes, enhanced product quality, and improved financial performance. How can a lean system benefit your manufacturing operations?