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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Foundations of Lean and the strategic role of VSM
- Essential vocabulary: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency
- Review of VSM symbols and standard graphical conventions
Defining Scope and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the specific product, component, or product family for mapping
- Establishing process boundaries and identifying key stakeholders
- Collecting baseline performance data and relevant metrics
Mapping the Current State
- Walking through the process: data collection techniques and observation methods
- Recording process steps, flow paths, inventory points, and information transfers
- Calculating process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait periods
Detecting and Quantifying MUDAS
- Categorizing the seven types of waste and other non-value-add activities
- Methods for measuring the impact of waste on lead time and overall cost
- Prioritization strategies for addressing high-impact MUDAS
Designing the Future State
- Principles for enhancing flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading
- Recalculating time metrics and expected performance gains post-improvement
- Visualizing future-state maps alongside key performance objectives
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Converting future-state changes into specific Kaizen events and projects
- Assigning ownership, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and establishing verification methods
- Managing change and sustaining long-term improvements
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Setting up monitoring dashboards and regular measurement routines
- Executing pilot implementations and capturing lessons learned
- Closing the loop: iterative VSM cycles for ongoing refinement
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Grasping fundamental process and workflow concepts
- Professional experience within operational or administrative processes
- Knowledge of key performance indicators such as cycle time and lead time
Target Audience
- Process improvement specialists
- Operations managers and team leaders
- Members of continuous improvement or Lean teams
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