Lean Value Stream Mapping

Product Description

Overview

Lean thinking has become a widely adopted improvement approach that can greatly simplify processes & improve performance. At the heart of Lean thinking is the focus on creating value for the customer & eliminating waste. The stream of activity within an organisation that creates customer value is called the value stream. value Stream Mapping is the tool used to underst&, analyse & improve a value stream. The focus of this class is to provide delegates with the practical skills to use value stream mapping in a service or manufacturing organisation. This two-day class forms the final part of the 5 day Lean Programme.
Outline
Introduction
Understanding customer value
Value add, value enabling & non-value adding activities
Elements of a value Stream Map
Material flows & information flows
Value stream metrics
Current state value stream map
Analysing current state to identify waste
Developing an ideal future state:
Customer demand
Continuous flow
Levelling
Kaizen improvement plan
Certification
Completion of all elements of the Lean Programme will enable delegates to attend the Lean Six Sigma Practitioner class &, having completed the exam & a suitable project, become a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt.