# Value Streams
A value stream is a configurable, automated process designed to work for your organization. You define a trigger that launches the process in response to events in the system, and the process then executes a sequence of steps that may call out to different systems or services.
In the context of a value stream, it's designed to ensure that key business outcomes (for example, new customer onboarding, order fulfillment) are delivered in a consistent, efficient, and traceable way. With a Value Stream Modeller, you can visualize and manage these end-to-end operational flows.
The view displays all processes available within your tenant. From here, you can create, activate, deactivate, or delete processes as needed.
Key features include:
* **Process status**: View whether a process is active or inactive.
* **Search and filter**: Locate processes by name or sort them alphabetically.
* **Last published**: Sort or search by the date a process was last updated.
* **Process metrics**: Track how many times a process has been **triggered**, **completed**, **failed**, or **stopped**. For example, each time an order is placed, the related process instance is counted.
* **Validation status**:
* **Pending** – Configuration is being validated.
* **Invalid** – Contains configuration issues and cannot run.
* **Validated** – Successfully configured (regardless if it’s active or inactive).
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Deletion is only possible when a process has no active instances. A confirmation dialog ensures processes aren’t removed unintentionally.
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## Viewing a value stream
To view a single process, click on it in the view. This opens the value stream creation and editing view, where you can see all components of your process - triggers, steps, and the overall flow. From this view, you can edit the process at any time and adjust it to your needs.
If your value stream includes multiple steps or a complex flow, use the zoom in/out controls to focus on specific parts of the process. The position area indicates which section of the process you are currently viewing, helping you navigate more easily.
* The **Expand** icon returns you to the default process view.
* The **Location** icon takes you back to the first step of the process.
Zoom in / Zoom out
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To learn more about value stream creation, see [Creating a Value Stream](https://github.com/emporix/emporix-documentation-portal/blob/master/content/vsm-guides/value-streams/creating-value-stream.md).
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