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Value Stream Mapping Course Outline

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Description:
Once you create a map of the current situation, the steps you take to complete your product or service become clear. Once you evaluate each step as to whether its Value Added or Non Value Added, you can begin to improve. Once you have created a map that shows the Current State, you can create another that shows the Future State.

The Current State Value Stream Map tells you where you are.  The Future State Value Stream Map tells you where to go.  QSG trains you to create both Current State and Future State Maps, and understand the tools used to create them.

Through direct observation of a process, participants will create a Current State Map. Then, with step by step questioning of how the Lean principles and tools apply, participants will create a Future State Map.

Duration: 8 Hours

Course Outline:

This course features a “teach & do” format. Participants will receive training in how to determine a Value Stream, what metrics will apply and how to collect the information required. Then the group will go to the host site and begin gathering data.

From this data a Current State Value Stream Map will be created. Once completed, workers and supervisors at the host site will be interviewed regarding accuracy of the map and what improvements might be made to the Value Stream. These suggestions, called ‘kaizen bursts’ will be noted on the Current State Value Stream Map.

Then, based on application of Lean tools, the Current State Value Stream Map is converted into a Future State Map step by step. The appropriate Lean manufacturing tools such as SMED, kanban, TPM, 3P, Just in Time (Takt-Flow-Pull), Standard Work, Jidoka, etc. will be taught so participants understand how they contribute to the conversion of the Value Stream to the Future State.  You will use the case study to create an improvement plan for the Future State:

    • Reviewing the Current State Map
    • The importance of going back to the gemba before drawing the Future State
    • Linking the 7 types of waste to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
    • Future State Value Stream Mapping overview
    • The 10 questions for Future State Mapping
    • Case Study: Converting from Current State to Future State
    • Draw a Future State Value Stream Map
    • Circulating the Future State Map for change management and input
    • Create an improvement plan to achieve the future state

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate their ability to:

    • Draw Current and Future State Value Stream Maps
    • Explain the 10 questions for Future State Mapping
    • Describe how the various Lean tools enable flow in a Value Stream
    • Link the 7 types of waste to cost savings
    • Create a plan for action based on the value stream maps

Benefits:
This course will allow the student to:

-Visualize the problems facing the process at it exists today
-Determine the areas that need help
-Outline a plan for future improvements

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed to give first hand experience in data collection, problem identification and planning. The target audience includes:

-Front line workers, administrator,, engineers, managers, supervisors, Lean specialist, Six Sigma specialist, change agents
-Any organization in any industry interested in solving problems

Recommended Reading:
Learning to See, Mike Rother and John Shook

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