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Business Flow Model Example
Lead Time 2 
2 Weeks
LT
Buffer
1 Day
Lead Time 3 
1.5 Weeks
LT
Buffer
2 Days
Lead Time 1
 1 Week
A
B
C
D
Finish
G
#1
#2
#3
Ship
Pack
Main
Valve
Strategic Buffer
Customer
Orders
Order Processing
Raw Materials Buffer
Order Buffer
Lead Time Buffer
H
Max
Min
Release
Valve
Raw
Materials
E
F