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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Lean principles and the significance of VSM.
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency.
- An overview of VSM symbols and graphical standards.
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the product, component, or product family to be mapped.
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying stakeholders.
- Collecting baseline performance data and metrics.
Charting the Current State
- Process walkthroughs: data collection techniques and observation methods.
- Recording process steps, flows, inventory points, and information pathways.
- Calculating process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times.
Identifying and Measuring MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven wastes and other non-value-add 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 optimizing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading.
- Re-evaluating times and projected performance post-improvements.
- Visualizing future-state maps and defining key performance targets.
Action Planning and Implementation Strategy
- Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects.
- Assigning owners, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods.
- Managing change and sustaining improvements.
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Implementing monitoring dashboards and routine measurement procedures.
- Executing pilot implementations and documenting lessons learned.
- Iterative VSM cycles and ongoing refinement.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of process and workflow concepts.
- Practical experience in operational or administrative processes.
- Knowledge of performance metrics, including cycle time and lead time.
Audience
- Process improvement practitioners.
- Operations managers and team leaders.
- Members of Continuous Improvement and Lean teams.
Testimonials (3)
trainer knowledge
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Simulation exercises.
