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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Value Stream Mapping

  • Core Lean principles and the specific role of VSM
  • Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
  • Review of standard VSM symbols and graphical notations

Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream

  • Selecting the specific product, component, or family to be mapped
  • 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 levels, and information pathways
  • Calculating key process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods

Identifying 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 operational costs
  • Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS for targeted improvement

Designing the Future State

  • Principles for optimizing flow: implementing pull systems, aligning takt time, and leveling load
  • Reassessing timelines and projected performance following improvements
  • Visualizing future-state maps and establishing key performance targets

Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap

  • Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
  • Assigning ownership, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and outlining verification procedures
  • Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of improvements

Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

  • Creating monitoring dashboards and establishing measurement routines
  • Executing pilot implementations and capturing key lessons learned
  • Closing the loop: Iterating VSM cycles for ongoing refinement

Conclusion and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental process and workflow concepts
  • Practical experience in operational or administrative environments
  • Knowledge of key performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time

Target Audience

  • Process improvement professionals
  • Operations managers and team leaders
  • Members of Continuous Improvement or Lean teams

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