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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core Lean principles and the specific role of VSM
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
- An overview of VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the specific product, component, or product family to be mapped
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Walking through the process: data collection techniques and observation methods
- Recording process steps, flows, inventory locations, and information exchange
- Computing process times, including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times
Identifying and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven wastes and other non-value-adding activities
- Applying techniques to quantify the impact of waste on lead time and costs
- Using prioritization methods to target high-impact MUDAS
Designing the Future State
- Principles for optimizing flow: implementing pull systems, aligning with takt, and level loading
- Recalculating times and projecting performance after implementing improvements
- Visualizing the future-state map 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 determining verification methods
- Managing change and sustaining long-term improvements
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Establishing monitoring dashboards and regular measurement routines
- Conducting pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned
- Closing the loop through iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental process and workflow concepts
- Practical experience in operational or administrative workflows
- Proficiency with performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Process improvement specialists
- Operations managers and team leads
- Members of continuous improvement and 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.
