Turn Your Value Stream Maps into a Live Data Model
Stop managing Value Stream Mapping in Excel. Polaris helps Lean teams map processes, calculate KPIs automatically and manage Continuous Improvement in one platform.
Trusted by leading companies in Aerospace, Automotive & Engineering
Why Traditional Value Stream Mapping Fails
Excel, Visio and manual tools create more problems than they solve.
Static Tools
Excel, Visio and PowerPoint create static maps that become outdated quickly. Every update means rebuilding from scratch.
No Data Integration
Process data, machine data and quality data are disconnected from your value stream maps — making analysis guesswork.
No CI Tracking
Lean initiatives are hard to track and rarely linked to real process performance. Improvements get lost in spreadsheets.
A Data-Driven Approach to Value Stream Mapping
Polaris connects process mapping, KPI analysis and continuous improvement in one platform — so your value stream maps are always live, always accurate, and always actionable.
How It Works
From first map to measurable improvement in three steps.
Map Your Value Stream
Build your value stream visually with drag & drop. Use standard VSM symbols and connect process steps, inventories and information flows.
Connect Process Data
Link real process data automatically. KPIs like lead time, cycle time, WIP and value-add ratio are calculated in real time.
Track Improvements
Compare current vs. future state, run what-if scenarios, and track improvement actions with integrated PDCA workflows.
Everything You Need for Digital Lean
From value stream modeling to continuous improvement — in one integrated platform.
Digital Value Stream Mapping
Create detailed, data-driven value stream maps with drag & drop. Connect process steps, inventories, and information flows — automatically linked to real KPIs.
- Intuitive drag & drop modeling
- Standard VSM symbols (DIN/ISO compliant)
- Automatic lead time and cycle time calculation
- Multi-level value stream hierarchies
Automatic KPI Calculations
All relevant lean KPIs are calculated automatically from your model. Track lead time, WIP, value-add ratio, and OEE in real-time dashboards.
- Live KPI dashboards
- Value-add vs. non-value-add analysis
- Trend tracking over time
- Export-ready reports for management
Test scenarios before you implement
Duplicate your value stream and test changes without impacting production. Create unlimited scenarios (new equipment, reduced labor, improved workflow) and compare ROI VSM-by-VSM.
- Unlimited scenario creation (A, B, C, D…)
- Sensitivity analysis (What if one parameter changes?)
- Scenario history & rollback with revisions
- Side-by-side KPI comparison
Team participation everywhere
Built for teams from day one. World-wide collaboration with role-based permissions (Admin, Editor, Viewer). Shop floor workers input data, Lean managers review, leadership sees dashboards.
- Role-based access control (multi-tenant architecture)
- Multiple users can edit the value streams
- Version history, change tracking & multi-project workflows
- Integrated documentation of improvement actions (PDCA)
Measurable Business Outcomes
Teams using Polaris see real improvements across their value streams.
Lead Time Reduction
Reduce lead times by identifying waste and optimizing flows with data-driven value stream analysis.
Faster VSM Projects
Complete value stream mapping projects in a third of the time compared to traditional brown paper methods.
CI Process Coverage
Track and manage your entire continuous improvement process digitally — from problem identification to verified results.
Built for Your Lean Use Case
Lean Transformation
Kickstart your Lean transformation with data-driven value stream maps and structured improvement workflows.
Continuous Improvement Programs
Manage your CI program end-to-end — from KPI analysis to PDCA tracking — in one integrated platform.
Production Optimization
Optimize production processes by identifying waste, reducing lead times, and improving resource utilization.
Trusted by Leading Manufacturers
Global companies use Polaris to digitalize their Lean programs.
Digital VSM Coaching
"Thanks to the coaching provided by iFAKT GmbH, we have made significant progress in our digitalization strategy! The technical expertise and the professional delivery of theoretical knowledge through practical examples created real added value for us and elevated our value stream work to a new level."
Andreas Brandt
Logistics Manager – Siemens Energy, Switchgear Factory Berlin
Start Data-Driven Lean
Book a demo and see how Polaris transforms your value stream mapping and continuous improvement.