Once you have decided to become a Lean Enterprise, you will need an action plan. Value Stream Mapping is the tool of choice to help you decide where, and in what order, changes need to be implemented. Value Stream Mapping is a simple yet effective way of visually depicting the current situation and then the desired outcome with an improved flow of the operation. These before and after maps depict both physical movement and information flow required to make things happen. Value Stream Mapping works by showing the actual state of the business rather than the theoretical one. It provides a view of reality at the work place.
Course Purpose
• Show the methodology of Value Stream Mapping
• Demonstrate the nomenclature and standards
• Describe how to segment the business activities to map
• Show how to develop product families
• Give instruction on data gathering
• Show how to develop a Current State map
• Show how to develop a Future State map
This course will show in detail how to develop both current state and future state Value Stream Maps (VSM) that will be needed to implement a true lean enterprise
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the different symbols used for VSM
• Develop current state maps
• Categorize operations and make product matrices
• Develop Future State Maps
• Identify the different major elemental parts of a VSM
• Use the VSM to identify needed Kaizen events
• Understand the step-by-step development of current and future state value stream maps
• Link waste to cost savings
• Know how VSM can be used to in improvement initiatives
• Be able to recognize opportunities for improvement in the workplace
Course Outline/Components
A. Introduction to Value Streams
B. Guidelines for implementing process management
C. Process mapping general guidelines
D. System Process Mapping
E. Relationship Mapping
Based on your needs, we can tailor this training to fit your specific industry, audience, and schedule. Email or call Sierra College Training & Development for more information at: 916-660-7801 or email.
