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Value stream mapping is one Lean tool for identifying current problems in a process, prioritizing improvement areas, and planning the target state.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a process-modeling technique that captures not just process steps, but also the connections between them, event frequencies, inventory levels, and process times. Value stream maps are aimed above all at shortening lead time, speeding up flow, and eliminating different types of waste.
For an experienced process modeler, value stream mapping brings some new elements: new mapping symbols to learn, gathering shop-floor data (“Gemba walks”), and creative process-improvement ideation based on Lean methods. Value stream maps are used to prioritize improvement areas, identify problems, and plan the target state.
What you’ll get from this course
You’ll gain the skills to create a value stream map, validate it, and make sure it’s carried through successfully.
You’ll learn the basic current-state and future-state symbols and how to use them, by practicing on a process you’re already familiar with.
You’ll get useful checklists covering what to watch for when mapping the current and future state, and how to handle typical problem situations.
You’ll get an introduction to basic Lean techniques for improving a process.
You’ll get familiar with a typical Lean value-stream development-plan template, where improvement actions are recorded.
Who’s it for?
This training is aimed at developers, supervisors, process owners, and auditors — in both manufacturing and service-type operations.
Learning methods
This is a one-day course combining theory, discussion, practical examples and exercises, plus organization-specific deep-dive discussion.
Participants receive a rich set of materials — models and templates that let you start doing value stream mapping in your own organization.
Where value stream mapping fits in the Lean toolset
The history of Lean
Lean principles and philosophy
Lean tools used in value-stream work
Value stream mapping fundamentals
Mapping the current state and its symbols
Scoping the map
Material flow
Information flow
Data boxes
Involving staff
Tips and tool checklists for mapping the current state
Applied reflection, questions, and discussion using the toolkit templates
Mapping the current state and its symbols
Scoping the map
Material flow
Information flow
Data boxes
Involving staff
Tips and tool checklists for mapping the current state
12:00Lunch break
13:00Analyzing the current-state map
Waste factors
Changeover / setup times
Working toward flow
Takt time and workload balance
Kanban, FIFO
Bottlenecks
Preventive maintenance
Involving staff — what “Go to Gemba” really means
Checklists and tools for analyzing the value stream
Applied reflection, questions, and discussion using the toolkit templates
Mapping the future state
Applied reflection, questions, and discussion using the toolkit templates
How to continue from here
16:00End of course
Would you like an organization-specific quote?
All of our courses are also available on an organization-specific basis. The content can be tailored exactly to your development needs, and delivered for anything from a small group up to your whole staff.
Tiina Riutta works at Arter as head of sales, marketing and training. She is responsible for Arter’s sales and marketing, organizing trainings, and developing the training. Contact Tiina for any matters related to Arter’s trainings, whether you wish to participate in an open training session or arrange a customized organization-specific training.
Get in touch with Tiina directly, or request a quote!
