Spot value and waste - You will learn to distinguish value-adding work from non-value-adding activity and identify the 7 types of waste, so you can pinpoint where a process truly needs improvement.
Use VSM metrics confidently - You will understand the key metrics used in value stream mapping and learn how to calculate them, so you can assess flow, process load, and improvement potential with confidence.
Prepare for mapping properly - You will learn how to prepare for production data collection and use current-state mapping symbols correctly, helping you avoid information gaps and analysis errors from the start.
Analyze production flow effectively - You will learn how to select the right scope for mapping, verify collected data, and examine production flow, so your map reflects facts from the shop floor rather than assumptions.
Build a current-state map - You will turn collected data into a clear current-state map and learn how to highlight waste, delays, and disruptions that reduce performance across the entire value stream.
Design a future state - You will learn the principles of future-state design along with pull-system basics and Lean tools, so you can create practical solutions that fit real production conditions.
Plan targeted improvements - You will create a future-state map for a selected product family and develop improvement ideas that shorten flow, reduce waste, and support a more effective production setup.
Compare results before and after - You will simulate an improved process and compare performance before and after optimization, making it easier to justify changes with measurable results and expected business impact.
Basic production knowledge - You should understand how a typical production process works and know concepts such as operations, flow, and workstations so you can analyze the process with ease.
Ability to work with data - You should be able to read simple process data such as times, quantities, and operation sequence so you can collect information correctly and interpret mapping results.
Understanding of business processes - You should know the basic links between production, planning, and material flow so you can better understand disruption sources and where waste is created.
Readiness to analyze processes - You should be ready to observe the process, ask questions, and verify data on site, because the training is based on analyzing how work actually happens.
