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 Duration 14 hours

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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
  • Review of VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions

Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream

  • Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for mapping
  • Establishing process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
  • Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics

Mapping the Current State

  • Process walkthrough: data collection techniques and observation strategies
  • Recording process steps, flows, inventory points, and information pathways
  • Computing process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods

Identifying and Quantifying MUDAS

  • Categorizing the seven wastes and other non-value-add activities
  • Methods for measuring the effect of waste on lead time and costs
  • Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS

Designing the Future State

  • Principles for enhancing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and leveled loading
  • Re-evaluating times and projected performance post-improvement
  • Visualizing future-state maps and establishing key performance targets

Planning Actions 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 regular measurement routines
  • Conducting pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned
  • Completing the cycle: iterative VSM loops and ongoing refinement

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of basic process and workflow concepts
  • Practical experience within operational or administrative workflows
  • Knowledge of key performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time

Target Audience

  • Professionals focused on process improvement
  • Operations managers and team leads
  • Members of Continuous Improvement and Lean teams

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