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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core principles of Lean and the specific function of VSM
- Essential vocabulary: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
- A review of standard VSM symbols and graphical notations
Defining Scope and Choosing the Value Stream
- Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for analysis
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying relevant stakeholders
- Collecting baseline data and key performance metrics
Charting the Current State
- Process walkthrough: techniques for data collection and observation methods
- Recording process steps, material flows, inventory locations, and information transfers
- Determining process durations, including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods
Detecting and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and additional non-value-add activities
- Methods for assessing how waste affects lead time and operational costs
- Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS for elimination
Creating the Future State
- Guiding principles for enhanced flow, such as pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Re-evaluating time requirements and projected performance post-improvements
- Visualizing the future-state map alongside key performance objectives
Formulating Action Plans and Implementation Roadmaps
- Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning responsibilities, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification protocols
- Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of improvements
Validating, Measuring, and Driving Continuous Improvement
- Establishing monitoring dashboards and routine measurement practices
- Executing pilot implementations and documenting lessons learned
- Closing the loop through iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement
Conclusion and Path Forward
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of basic process and workflow principles
- Practical experience within operational or administrative workflows
- Knowledge of key performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Practitioners focused on process improvement
- Operations managers and team leads
- 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.
