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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core principles of Lean and the strategic role of VSM
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
- Review of VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for mapping
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Process walkthrough: data collection techniques and observation methods
- Recording process steps, material flows, inventory locations, and information pathways
- Calculating process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait periods
Identifying and Measuring MUDAS
- Classifying the seven wastes and other non-value-adding 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 enhanced flow: implementing pull systems, aligning takt, and level loading
- Recalculating times and projecting performance outcomes post-improvement
- Visualizing future-state maps and setting key performance targets
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning owners, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods
- Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of improvements
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Setting up monitoring dashboards and regular measurement routines
- Executing pilot implementations and documenting lessons learned
- Closing the loop: applying iterative VSM cycles and continuous refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of process and workflow concepts
- Professional experience in operational or administrative workflows
- Knowledge of performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Process improvement specialists
- Operations managers and team leads
- Members of Continuous Improvement / Lean teams
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