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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
- An introduction to VSM symbols and visual standards
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Identifying the specific product, component, or product family to be mapped
- Establishing clear process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline data and establishing performance metrics
Charting the Current State
- Process walkthroughs: data collection strategies and observation techniques
- Recording process steps, material flows, inventory levels, and information pathways
- Assessing time components: cycle time, changeover duration, uptime, and wait times
Detecting and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities
- Methods for calculating the financial and temporal impact of waste on lead time and costs
- Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS for immediate action
Architecting the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: implementing pull systems, aligning with takt time, and leveling load
- Re-evaluating time requirements and projected performance post-improvement
- Visualizing the future-state map alongside critical performance targets
Strategic Action Planning and Roadmap
- Converting future-state vision into tangible Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning responsibility, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification protocols
- Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of gains
Verification, Monitoring, and Continuous Refinement
- Implementing monitoring dashboards and regular measurement routines
- Executing pilot implementations and documenting key learnings
- Iterating the VSM cycle for ongoing process optimization
Recap and Forward Path
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental process and workflow principles
- Hands-on experience in operational or administrative environments
- Working knowledge of key performance indicators like cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Process improvement specialists
- Operations managers and team leads
- Members of Continuous Improvement / 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.
