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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
- 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
Testimonials (3)
trainer knowledge
SUNEEL jee - House of Spices India
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Learning the basic meaning of lean and what steps are used to become lean.
Taggart Desmet - Orica Canada
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Simulation exercises.