Identifying Opportunities for Process Improvement
Introduction to VSM Workshop
With the use of presentation and discussion, participants will get an overview of the value stream mapping process.Value Stream Mapping is an essential tool for today’s organizations. In a world where change is constant and challenges are many, it is essential to have tools like value stream mapping to see through the mire. We often say, “when you have limited time, money and people, wouldn’t it be nice to know what to work on, and what in order, to maximize results?” This program is ideal for any employees that may be participating in value stream mapping activities led by a more experienced mapper. This is also a good starting point to understand the basics before sending employees for more detailed training to become mappers, such as with our flagship 2-day, Value Stream Mapping – Workshop.
Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand what goes into value stream mapping activities.
- Participate on value stream mapping teams.
- Interpret existing value stream maps.
Applications
Value stream mapping allows companies to understand how the product value streams are currently operating (good or bad) and gives teams tangible skills to develop an improved future state to develop improvements, plan actions and achieve breakthrough results. Any product producer or service provider should have these skills within their company teams.
Tools and Techniques Covered:
- Lean thinking review
- Process Map vs VSM
- Basic construction of VSM
- Current state before Future state
- Opportunity identification
- Action planning
Target Audience
All employees that may be participating in future value stream mapping activities. • Any employee that will continue developing into an internal value stream mapper.
Summary
Value Stream Mapping is a core skill required for companies truly looking to achieve extraordinary results by looking at whole value streams and how they flow (get orders in, get orders out and get paid in the shortest timeframe possible).
Understanding what is really happening in your value stream is the only way to reduce waste and create more value for customers. More value, for a fair price is how your business will dominate your industry.
DURATION: One (1) Four-Hour Session
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Virtual or In-Person
SCHEDULE:
Please contact Amy Edwards, EMC’s Training Manager, via email learningcentre@emccanada.org or by calling 1-866-323-4362 for more information.
Training is available in English.