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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core Lean principles and the strategic role of VSM
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
- An overview of standard VSM symbols and graphical notations
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for mapping
- Establishing clear process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Process walkthroughs: data collection techniques and observation methods
- Documenting process steps, material flows, inventory points, and information pathways
- Calculating key process times, including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait periods
Identifying and Quantifying MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven classic wastes and other non-value-add activities
- Methods for quantifying how waste affects lead time and operational costs
- Prioritization strategies to target high-impact MUDAS
Designing the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: implementing pull systems, aligning to takt, and leveling load
- Recalculating times and projected performance levels post-improvement
- Visualizing the future-state map and setting key performance targets
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Translating future-state changes into concrete Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning owners, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods
- Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of improvements
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Establishing monitoring dashboards and routine measurement protocols
- Executing pilot implementations and capturing critical lessons learned
- Closing the loop: engaging in iterative VSM cycles and continuous refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic process and workflow principles.
- Hands-on experience working within operational or administrative processes.
- Acquaintance with key performance indicators, including cycle time and lead time.
Target Audience
- Process improvement specialists.
- Operations managers and team leaders.
- Members of Continuous Improvement and Lean teams.
Testimonials (3)
trainer knowledge
SUNEEL jee - House of Spices India
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Learning the basic meaning of lean and what steps are used to become lean.
Taggart Desmet - Orica Canada
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Simulation exercises.
