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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
  • A review of standard VSM symbols and graphical notations

Defining Scope and Choosing the Value Stream

  • Selecting the specific product, component, or product family to be mapped
  • Establishing clear process boundaries and identifying relevant stakeholders
  • Collecting baseline data and key performance metrics

Charting the Current State

  • Process walkthrough: utilizing data collection techniques and observation methods
  • Recording process steps, flow paths, inventory points, and information exchange
  • Computing process timings: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods

Detecting and Measuring MUDAS

  • Categorizing the seven wastes and other non-value-adding activities
  • Methods for assessing the impact of waste on lead time and costs
  • Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS for targeted intervention

Conceiving the Future State

  • Principles for enhancing flow: implementing pull systems, aligning takt, and level loading
  • Re-evaluating timings and projected performance post-improvements
  • Visualizing the future-state map and setting key performance objectives

Planning Actions and Implementation Strategy

  • 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

Validating, Measuring, and Pursuing Continuous Improvement

  • Configuring monitoring dashboards and routine measurement procedures
  • Executing pilot implementations and documenting lessons learned
  • Completing the cycle: iterative VSM reviews and ongoing refinement

Conclusion and Path Forward

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of basic process and workflow concepts
  • Practical experience in operational or administrative roles
  • Familiarity with key performance metrics, including cycle time and lead time

Target Audience

  • Specialists in process improvement
  • Operations managers and team leads
  • Members of Continuous Improvement / Lean teams
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