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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of 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
- An introduction to VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for analysis
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting initial performance data and relevant metrics
Documenting the Current State
- Process walkthroughs: data gathering techniques and observation strategies
- Recording process steps, material flows, inventory levels, and information exchanges
- Determining process timings: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and waiting periods
Detecting and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities
- Methods for assessing the impact of waste on lead times and overall costs
- Strategies for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS for elimination
Constructing the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: implementing pull systems, aligning with takt time, and level loading
- Re-evaluating timings and anticipated performance following improvements
- Visualizing future-state maps and defining key performance goals
Action Planning and Implementation Strategy
- Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning responsibilities, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods
- Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of improvements
Validation, Measurement, and Ongoing Improvement
- Creating monitoring dashboards and establishing measurement protocols
- Executing pilot implementations and recording lessons learned
- Iterative VSM cycles for continuous refinement and closing the feedback loop
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental process and workflow principles
- Practical experience in operational or administrative roles
- Knowledge of key performance indicators like cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Professionals focused on process improvement
- Operations managers and team leaders
- Members of continuous improvement or 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.
