Value Stream Mapping

Service Description

This 1-day intensive course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to create, analyze, and optimize **Value Stream Maps (VSMs)** for their business processes. Participants will learn to identify waste, improve flow efficiency, and enhance customer value using Lean principles and Flow Metrics. **Who Should Attend?** ✔ Business Leaders & Operations Managers ✔ Process Improvement Professionals ✔ Lean & Agile Coaches ✔ IT & Software Development Teams **Course Structure** **Module 1: Introduction to Value Stream Mapping** ✔What is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? ✔The role of VSM in Lean transformation ✔Understanding value, waste, and flow 🎯 Key Takeaways: ✔Clarity on how VSM identifies non-value-adding activities ✔ Understanding how VSM improves process efficiency ✔ How VSM aligns teams toward a common goal **Module 2: Understanding the Current State Map** ✔Defining the scope of a Value Stream ✔Identifying key process steps ✔Mapping information and material flow ✔Recognizing bottlenecks and waste 🔧 Activity: Participants will receive a Current State VSM Template to map a process in their organization. 🎯 Key Takeaways: ✔Ability to map the end-to-end flow of work ✔Recognizing major inefficiencies and delays ✔Capturing real-world data for informed decision-making **Module 3: Designing the Future State Map** ✔Lean principles for designing an improved workflow ✔Removing bottlenecks and waste reduction strategies ✔Creating a Future State VSM ✔Setting realistic and measurable improvement targets 🔧 Activity: Participants will receive a Future State VSM Template and apply Lean solutions to redesign their process. 🎯 Key Takeaways: ✔Skills to design a more efficient, customer-centric process ✔Understanding how to use VSM for continuous improvement ✔Prioritizing Lean initiatives for the highest impact ** Module 4: Flow Metrics & Performance Measurement** ✔Introduction to Flow Metrics: Flow Efficiency, Flow Time, Flow Load ✔Visualizing improvements in lead time, cycle time, and throughput ✔Aligning Flow Metrics with business goals 🔧 Activity: Participants will get a Flow Metrics Guide with calculation methods and benchmarks. 🎯 Key Takeaways: ✔Understanding key Flow Metrics and their role in improvement ✔Ability to measure and track real improvements ✔How to use data-driven decision-making **Module 5: Implementing VSM in Your Organization** ✔Creating an action plan for VSM implementation ✔Best practices and case studies