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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 conventions.

Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream

  • Selecting the specific 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 walkthrough: techniques for data collection and observation methods.
  • Documenting process steps, flow directions, inventory points, and information transfers.
  • Computing process times, including cycle time, changeover duration, uptime, and wait periods.

Identifying and Quantifying Muda

  • Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-adding activities.
  • Methods for assessing the impact of waste on lead time and operational costs.
  • Strategies for prioritizing high-impact Muda for targeted elimination.

Designing the Future State

  • Principles for optimizing flow, such as pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading.
  • Recalculating times and projected performance following proposed improvements.
  • Visualizing the future-state map alongside key performance targets.

Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap

  • Converting future-state changes into specific 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

  • Implementing monitoring dashboards and establishing measurement routines.
  • Executing pilot implementations and documenting lessons learned.
  • Closing the loop through iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of basic process and workflow principles.
  • Practical experience in operational or administrative processes.
  • Knowledge of key performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time.

Audience

  • Process improvement specialists.
  • Operations managers and team leaders.
  • Members of Continuous Improvement or Lean teams.
 14 Hours

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