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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core principles of Lean and the function of VSM
- Key terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, process cycle efficiency
- Overview of VSM symbols and graphical standards
Defining the 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
- Walking the process: data gathering techniques and observation methods
- Recording process steps, flows, inventory points, and information exchange
- Calculating process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times
Identifying and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorising the seven wastes and other non-value-add activities
- Methods for quantifying the impact of waste on lead time and costs
- Prioritisation strategies for targeting high-impact MUDAS
Designing the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Recalculating times and projected performance post-improvements
- Visualising future-state maps and setting key performance targets
Action Planning and Implementation Strategy
- Translating future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning owners, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods
- Managing change and sustaining improvements
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Setting up monitoring dashboards and routine measurement processes
- Conducting pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned
- Closing the loop: iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental process and workflow principles
- Experience working within operational or administrative processes
- Understanding of 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
Course - Six Sigma LEAN Yellow Belt
Learning the basic meaning of lean and what steps are used to become lean.
Taggart Desmet - Orica Canada
Course - Lean Distribution: Implementing Lean in Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain Operations
Simulation exercises.
