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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
- Introduction to VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions
Defining 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
Charting the Current State
- Process walkthrough: employing data collection techniques and observation methods
- Recording process steps, flows, inventory locations, and information pathways
- Calculating critical process times including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait periods
Detecting and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities
- Applying methods to quantify the effect of waste on lead time and operational costs
- Utilizing prioritization frameworks to target high-impact MUDAS
Architecting the Future State
- Applying principles for enhanced flow, including pull systems, takt alignment, and leveled loading
- Recomputing time metrics and forecasting performance outcomes after improvements
- Visualizing future-state maps alongside key performance goals
Planning Actions and Implementation Strategy
- 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
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Establishing monitoring dashboards and regular measurement practices
- Executing pilot implementations and documenting lessons learned
- Completing the feedback loop through iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement
Recap and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental process and workflow concepts
- Professional experience in operational or administrative environments
- Knowledge of key performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Intended 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.
