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 Duration 14 hours

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Introduction to Value Stream Mapping

  • Core Lean principles and the function of VSM
  • Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
  • Overview of VSM symbols and visual conventions

Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream

  • Selecting the product, component, or product family to be mapped
  • Establishing process boundaries and identifying stakeholders
  • Collecting baseline performance data and metrics

Mapping the Current State

  • Process walkthrough: data collection techniques and observation methods
  • Recording process steps, flows, inventory points, and information exchanges
  • Calculating process durations: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods

Identifying and Measuring MUDAS

  • Categorizing the seven wastes and other non-value-add activities
  • Methods for assessing the impact of waste on lead time and costs
  • Prioritization strategies for addressing high-impact MUDAS

Designing the Future State

  • Principles for enhancing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
  • Recalculating times and projected performance following improvements
  • Visualizing future-state maps and key performance goals

Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap

  • Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
  • Assigning owners, timelines, KPIs, and verification methods
  • Change management and sustaining gains

Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

  • Establishing monitoring dashboards and measurement routines
  • Conducting pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned
  • Closing the loop: iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of process and workflow concepts
  • Experience in operational or administrative processes
  • Familiarity with performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time

Target Audience

  • Process improvement specialists
  • Operations managers and team leaders
  • Members of Continuous Improvement / Lean teams

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