Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Principles of Lean and the role of VSM
- Key terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, process cycle efficiency
- Overview of VSM symbols and graphical conventions
Scoping and Selecting the Value Stream
- Choosing the product, component, or product family for mapping
- Defining process boundaries and stakeholders
- Gathering baseline performance data and metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Walk the process: data collection techniques and observation methods
- Documenting process steps, flows, inventory points, and information flows
- Calculating process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times
Identifying and Quantifying MUDAS
- Classifying the seven wastes and other forms of non-value-add activities
- Techniques for quantifying the impact of waste on lead time and cost
- Prioritization methods for targeting high-impact MUDAS
Designing the Future State
- Principles for improved flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Recalculating times and expected performance after improvements
- Visualization of future-state maps and key performance targets
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Translating future-state changes into concrete Kaizen events and projects
- Defining owners, timelines, KPIs, and verification methods
- Change management and sustaining improvements
Validation, Measurement and Continuous Improvement
- Setting up monitoring dashboards and measurement routines
- How to run pilot implementations and capture lessons learned
- Closing the loop: iterative VSM cycles and continuous refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic process and workflow concepts
- Experience working in operational or administrative processes
- Familiarity with performance metrics such as cycle time and lead time
Audience
- Process improvement practitioners
- Operations managers and team leaders
- Continuous improvement / Lean team members
Delivery Options
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