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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of 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
- Overview of standard VSM symbols and graphical conventions
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the specific product, component, or product family for mapping
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics
Documenting the Current State
- Walking the process: data collection techniques and observation methodologies
- Recording process steps, material flows, inventory points, and information pathways
- Calculating key time metrics: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods
Identifying and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-adding activities
- Methods for assessing the impact of waste on lead time and operational costs
- Prioritization strategies for addressing high-impact MUDAS
Architecting the Future State
- Principles for optimizing flow: implementing pull systems, aligning with takt time, and level loading
- Re-evaluating time metrics and projected performance post-improvements
- Visualizing the future-state map alongside key performance targets
Action Planning and Implementation Strategy
- 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
- Conducting pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned
- Closing the loop: executing iterative VSM cycles for ongoing refinement
Summary and Recommendations for Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of process and workflow concepts
- Practical experience in operational or administrative roles
- 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
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.
