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Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Core principles of Lean and the role of VSM
- Essential terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, process cycle efficiency
- Overview of VSM symbols and graphical standards
Defining the Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the product, component, or product family for mapping
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Process walkthrough: data collection techniques and observation methods
- Documenting process steps, material flows, inventory points, and information flows
- Calculating process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times
Identifying and Quantifying MUDAS
- Classifying the seven wastes and other forms of non-value-add activities
- Techniques for measuring the impact of waste on lead time and cost
- Methods for prioritizing high-impact MUDAS
Designing the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Recalculating times and expected performance post-improvements
- Visualizing future-state maps and defining key performance targets
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Translating future-state changes into concrete Kaizen events and projects
- Defining owners, timelines, KPIs, and verification methods
- Managing change and sustaining improvements
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Establishing monitoring dashboards and measurement routines
- Conducting pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned
- Closing the loop: iterative VSM cycles and continuous refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental process and workflow concepts
- Experience working within operational or administrative processes
- Familiarity with performance metrics such as cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Practitioners focused on process improvement
- Operations managers and team leaders
- Members of continuous improvement or Lean teams
14 Hours
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