Value Stream Mapping

Value stream mapping is a critical tool for lean improvements. Value stream maps provide users with an understanding of the material and information flows in their processes. They also help you to identify where lean techniques can be implemented to optimize process effectiveness and efficiency. This activity-based workshop will provide participants with the knowledge to understand the common conventions used to create value stream maps. Participants will learn to create current-state maps, analyze them to identify waste, and to prepare future-state maps detailing improved processes.

Who should attend:
Front-line workers, administrators, engineers, managers, supervisors, change agents.

Prerequisites: None

CEU Credits: 1.6

Duration: 16 Hours (2-day course)

Course Content:

• Lean Principles and Value Streams
  • Lean Principles
  • Defining Value
  • Identifying Value Streams

• Value Stream Mapping
  • Benefits of Value Stream Mapping
  • Symbols & Icons
  • Data Boxes and Metrics
  • Collecting Data
  • Levels of Value Stream Maps

• Mapping the Current State
  • Current State Map Creation
  • Hands-On Mapping Exercise

• Identifying Improvement Opportunities
  • Identifying Waste
  • Improvement Tools
  • Using the Kaizen Blitz to Drive Improvement

• Creating the Future State Map
  • Future State Map Creation
  • Hands-On Mapping Exercise

• Transforming to the Future State
  • Developing Action Plans
  • Implementing the Plan
  • Validating Improvements
    

<< Back to Training Page