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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
- Lean principles and the specific role of VSM.
- Key terminology: value-add, non-value-add, takt time, lead time, and process cycle efficiency.
- An overview of 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 walkthroughs: data collection techniques and observation methods.
- Documenting process steps, flows, inventory points, and information exchange.
- Calculating process times: including cycle time, changeover, uptime, and wait times.
Identifying and Quantifying Muda
- Classifying the seven wastes and other forms of non-value-add activities.
- Methods for quantifying the impact of waste on lead time and costs.
- Prioritization techniques to target high-impact Muda.
Designing the Future State
- Principles for improved flow: utilizing pull systems, aligning takt time, and level loading.
- Recalculating times and projecting expected performance after improvements.
- Visualizing future-state maps and establishing key performance targets.
Action Planning and Implementation Roadmap
- Translating future-state changes into concrete Kaizen events and projects.
- Assigning owners, setting timelines, defining KPIs, and determining verification methods.
- Managing change and sustaining improvements over time.
Validation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Setting up monitoring dashboards and establishing measurement routines.
- Executing 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.
Custom Corporate Training
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3200 € + VAT*
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