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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Foundations of Lean principles and the strategic role of VSM.
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency.
- A review of standard VSM symbols and graphical notations.
Defining the Scope 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: employing data collection techniques and observational methods.
- Documenting process steps, flows, inventory locations, and information pathways.
- Calculating critical process times, including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times.
Identifying and Quantifying MUDAS
- Categorising the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities.
- Applying techniques to measure the impact of waste on lead time and costs.
- Using prioritisation methods to target high-impact MUDAS.
Designing the Future State
- Principles for optimising flow, such as pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading.
- Recomputing time metrics and projecting performance following improvements.
- Visualising the future-state map along with key performance targets.
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects.
- Assigning ownership, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods.
- Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of improvements.
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Establishing monitoring dashboards and routine measurement protocols.
- Executing pilot implementations and capturing key lessons learned.
- Closing the loop through iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement.
Summary and Next Steps
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
- Process improvement specialists.
- Operations managers and team leaders.
- Members of continuous improvement or Lean teams.
Testimonials (3)
trainer knowledge
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Simulation exercises.
