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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core principles of Lean and the specific role of VSM
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
- An overview of standard VSM symbols and visual conventions
Defining the Value Stream Scope
- 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
- Documenting process steps, flows, inventory locations, and information exchanges
- Calculating process durations: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods
Detecting and Quantifying MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities
- Methods for measuring the impact of waste on lead time and costs
- Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS for elimination
Creating the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Recalculating times and projected performance following improvements
- Visualizing the future-state map alongside key performance goals
Planning Actions and Implementation
- 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
- Establishing monitoring dashboards and routine measurement procedures
- Conducting pilot implementations and documenting lessons learned
- Closing the loop through iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of basic process and workflow principles
- Practical experience in operational or administrative workflows
- Knowledge of performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Intended Audience
- Professionals focused on process improvement
- Operations managers and team leaders
- Members of Continuous Improvement or Lean teams
Testimonials (2)
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