This course illustrates the principles of Lean with a special focus on the first and most important: Value Stream Mapping. Value Stream Mapping is a discovery process, to be done with a Cross-Functional Team, and is the ideal starting point for the effective use of the other Lean tools presented. It is a complex mapping methodology that tracks value and manages to simultaneously represent process data, timeline and waste.
The course is part of a range of “lean” training offerings, one-day “tasters” to focus on a specific aspect/tool of the LEAN methodology.
Target audience
Figures involved in organizing process improvements, with minimal knowledge of LEAN basics.
Methodology
Illustration and discussion.
Duration
In-person 1-day course or webinar mode.
Goals
- Illustrate the relationship between Value Stream Mapping and Lean principles
- Illustration of the method: AS IS, TO BE, implementation
- The theory, the practice, the experience
- Focusing on Lean tools
- The main families of instruments
- Scope and Roadmap for Implementation
- The pitfalls of implementation.
Program
- Introduction
- The 3 areas of the map
- The Value Stream Walk
- Identify the value
- The conventional symbols
- AS IS, Kaizen burst, TO BE
- The implementation plan
- Meaning of “tool” in Lean
- Problems, solutions, countermeasures
- Illustration of tools
- Implementing is learning: the difficulties and impermanence
- Classroom discussion and experience sharing.
