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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
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
Testimonials (3)
trainer knowledge
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Simulation exercises.