Introduction

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool used in Lean Management to visualize and analyze the flow of materials, information, and processes needed to deliver a product or service. The Value Stream Mapping Training Course is designed to help participants understand and implement VSM to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and enhance value delivery across their organization.

This course provides practical insights into mapping current processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and creating an actionable future-state plan to achieve operational excellence.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

1. Understand the principles and benefits of Value Stream Mapping.
2. Identify key components of a value stream, including material and information flows.
3. Develop current-state and future-state maps for processes.
4. Recognize and eliminate waste in workflows.
5. Create actionable improvement plans aligned with organizational goals.
6. Integrate VSM with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Operations Managers seeking to streamline processes.
• Process Improvement Specialists using Lean methodologies.
• Team Leaders and Supervisors looking to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Quality Professionals involved in process optimization.
• Supply Chain and Logistics Managers aiming to enhance value delivery.
• Anyone interested in improving organizational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Value Stream Mapping

• Introduction to Lean principles and the concept of value.

• Overview of Value Stream Mapping and its purpose.

• Understanding value-added and non-value-added activities.

• Components of a value stream map:

  • Process steps.
  • Material flows.
  • Information flows.
  • Timeline and performance metrics.

• Activity: Identify value-added and non-value-added activities in a sample process.

Day 2: Creating the Current-State Map

• How to select a value stream for mapping.

• Gathering data and identifying key process steps.

• Mapping the flow of materials and information.

• Calculating process metrics: lead time, cycle time, takt time, etc.

• Identifying bottlenecks and sources of waste.

• Workshop: Develop a current-state value stream map for a case study.

Day 3: Designing the Future-State Map

• Principles for creating a Lean future-state map:

  • Pull systems.
  • Continuous flow.
  • Process synchronization.

• Developing future-state process flows.

• Setting goals for improvement: reducing lead time, inventory, and waste.

• Prioritizing opportunities for improvement.

• Case Study: Design a future-state value stream map for an organization.

Day 4: Implementing and Sustaining Improvements

• Converting future-state maps into actionable improvement plans.

• Tracking progress and measuring success with key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Sustaining improvements through continuous feedback and monitoring.

• Integrating VSM with Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement frameworks.

• Tools and software for digital value stream mapping.

• Hands-on Activity: Create an action plan based on a future-state map.

Day 5: Real-World Applications and Best Practices

• Applying VSM in different industries: manufacturing, services, healthcare, and IT.

• Overcoming common challenges in VSM projects.

• Best practices for team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

• Continuous improvement and revisiting value streams.

• Final Project: Develop a complete current-state and future-state value stream map for a process in participants’ organizations. Present actionable improvement recommendations.