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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
- A review of VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for analysis
- Establishing clear process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Conducting process walks: data collection techniques and observational methods
- Documenting specific process steps, material flows, inventory points, and information exchanges
- Calculating critical process times, including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times
Detecting and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-adding activities
- Methods for assessing how waste affects lead time and operational costs
- Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS for elimination
Designing the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow, such as pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Re-evaluating times and projected performance following improvements
- Visualizing future-state maps and defining key performance goals
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning ownership, 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 documenting lessons learned
- Completing the cycle: iterative VSM loops and ongoing refinement
Summary and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental process and workflow concepts
- Hands-on experience within operational or administrative workflows
- Knowledge of key performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Professionals dedicated to process improvement
- Operations managers and team leaders
- Members of Continuous Improvement or Lean teams
Testimonials (3)
trainer knowledge
SUNEEL jee - House of Spices India
Course - Six Sigma LEAN Yellow Belt
Learning the basic meaning of lean and what steps are used to become lean.
Taggart Desmet - Orica Canada
Course - Lean Distribution: Implementing Lean in Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain Operations
Simulation exercises.
