In a value stream mapping exercise, both value-added time and non-value added time must be accounted for to get an accurate total cycle time metric. To identify roadblocks and delays that need to be removed, non-value added time must be
closely evaluated throughout the process. More time needs to be calculated into building, testing, and documentation than what those tactical tasks entail, which is considered non-value time. The other answers are incorrect. Value
stream mapping doesn’t consider process analysis, systems thinking, testing, building, and documenting as part of the total cycle to the same depth as the identification of value- and non-value added activities.