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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core principles of Lean and the strategic role of VSM
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
- Familiarization with VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions
Scoping and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for mapping
- Establishing clear process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Walking the process: applying data collection techniques and observation methods
- Recording process steps, flows, inventory levels, and information pathways
- Calculating process times, including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait periods
Identifying and Quantifying MUDAS
- Classifying the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities
- Using techniques to measure the impact of waste on lead time and costs
- Applying prioritization methods to focus on high-impact MUDAS
Designing the Future State
- Principles for optimizing flow, such as pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Re-evaluating times and projected performance post-improvement
- Visualizing the future-state map alongside key performance goals
Action Planning 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
- Setting up monitoring dashboards and establishing measurement routines
- Executing pilot implementations and documenting 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 processes
- Knowledge of performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Audience
- Process improvement practitioners
- Operations managers and team leaders
- 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.
