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# Manage with value streams

# Manage with value streams {#ariaid-title1}

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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A value stream is a high-level representation of the steps an organization takes to deliver value to a customer whether internal or external. These steps are organized into value stream stages, each of which contributes
incrementally to the final value delivered.
* **[View value streams details](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/U9IRLzsIp4jqyiKZ9qDBOg)**   
  You can value stream details in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.
* **[Add or edit a value stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8eg~_4hAmPX1fcKWEECowA)**   
  Create or edit a value stream to organize and understand the flow of value creation in your organization.
* **[Add value stream stages to a value stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5S~d2ViDSKH2i96sDBsf5Q)**   
  You can add value stream stages to a value stream to break it down into discrete steps. This establishes the foundation for associating business processes and business capabilities with each stage.
* **[Add an application model to a value stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Xwr084a5qNMz7iItDWHYUQ)**   
  You can add an application model to a value stream to better manage your application portfolios. This ensures that any hardware/software investments are tied to the organizational goal and requirement.

**Related concepts**   

* [Exploring value streams](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Yk9Z0B80SemtfaAKQkyjdw "In Enterprise Architecture, a value stream represents an end-to-end sequence of activities that delivers value in your enterprise architecture landscape. A value stream is made up of individual value stream stages, each of which represents a discrete step in that sequence.")