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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.
- An overview of standard VSM symbols and graphical conventions.
Scoping and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the appropriate product, component, or product family for mapping.
- Defining process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders.
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics.
Mapping the Current State
- Process walking: data collection techniques and observation methods.
- Documenting process steps, flows, inventory points, and information pathways.
- Calculating process times, including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times.
Identifying and Quantifying MUDAS
- Classifying the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities.
- Methods for quantifying the impact of waste on lead time and operational costs.
- Prioritization strategies for addressing high-impact Muda.
Designing the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading.
- Recalculating times and projecting performance outcomes after 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 owners, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods.
- Managing change and ensuring the sustainability of improvements.
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Setting up monitoring dashboards and regular measurement routines.
- Executing pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned.
- Closing the loop through iterative VSM cycles and continuous refinement.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic process and workflow concepts.
- Practical experience in operational or administrative processes.
- Working knowledge of key performance metrics, such as cycle time and lead time.
Target Audience
- Process improvement practitioners.
- Operations managers and team leaders.
- Members of continuous improvement and Lean teams.
Testimonials (3)
trainer knowledge
SUNEEL jee - House of Spices India
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Taggart Desmet - Orica Canada
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Simulation exercises.
