Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping is a means of analyzing an existing product or service flow to determine where waste exists. The process involves tracing the product/service from customer order to delivery, including all material/people movements and information flows. The result is a complete and thorough map of product, service and information flows, as it currently exists. The next step is to develop a "future-state" map that eliminates waste from the process. The course typically is three eight-hour days in duration.
Day | Value Stream Mapping Course Outline |
ONE | 1. Helper/leader project report out "What's in it for me?" and set event goals. |
2. Review of customer satisfaction and waste elimination |
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3. Value Stream mapping basics |
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4. Begin "Current State" map by defining the curent value stream |
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5. Walk the process |
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6. Verify reality
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TWO | 1. Collect additional metrics |
2. Finish "Current State" map |
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3. Determine value-added vs. non value-added activities |
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4. Define area of focus for improvements |
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5. Brainstorm process improvements |
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6. Create short and long term "Future State" maps
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THREE | 1. Verify with management |
2. Create an action plan for short term "Future State" |
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3. Assign dates & responsibilities |
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4. Student teach back - Review key learning elements & understanding |
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5. Report out to management / organization |
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6. Post Value Stream Maps in a public area
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Contact
For more information, please contact our LEAN Team via:
Phone: (920) 720-5600, or
Email: leanteam@fvwdb.com