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Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Principles of Lean and the role of VSM.
- Key terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency.
- Overview of VSM symbols and graphical conventions.
Scoping and Selecting the Value Stream
- Selecting the product, component, or product family for mapping.
- Defining process boundaries and stakeholders.
- Gathering baseline performance data and metrics.
Mapping the Current State
- Walking the process: employing data collection techniques and observation methods.
- Documenting process steps, flows, inventory points, and information flows.
- Calculating process times: cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times.
Identifying and Quantifying MUDA
- Classifying the seven wastes and other forms of non-value-add activities.
- Techniques for quantifying the impact of waste on lead time and cost.
- Prioritisation methods for targeting high-impact MUDA.
Designing the Future State
- Principles for improved flow: pull systems, takt alignment, and level loading.
- Recalculating times and expected performance post-improvements.
- Visualization of future-state maps and 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.
- Change management and sustaining improvements.
Validation, Measurement and Continuous Improvement
- Setting up 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 foundational understanding of basic process and workflow concepts.
- Experience working within operational or administrative processes.
- Familiarity with performance metrics such as cycle time and lead time.
Target Audience
- Process improvement practitioners.
- Operations managers and team leaders.
- Members of continuous improvement or Lean teams.
14 Hours
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