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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 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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