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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
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