LEAN - Value Stream Mapping

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Course Objectives:
Implementation of Lean is most effective when applied strategically within the context of the value stream. In this two day course, participants are taken through a step by step guide to development of a current state map, examination of the map to identify and prioritise subsequent improvements and development of a future state map. Day one is conducted in the classroom and day two is spent on the shop floor, applying the learning within a real value stream.

Contents:

  • Overview of Lean strategy and the purpose of the Value Stream Map
  • The concepts of Value Add, Non value Add and the seven wastes
  • The concept of Takt time
  • Value Stream calculations and Lean metrics
  • Selecting and defining the Value Stream to be mapped
  • the current State map
  • The Lean Value Stream
  • Introduction to the three types of Flow; material, process, information
  • Pull systems, Kanban and supermarkets
  • Constraint management
  • The Pacemaker and levelling the production mix
  • Development of the Future State Map and the plan to get there


Who should attend:
  • The Value Stream Manager
  • Production Team Leaders and Operators
  • Engineering staff - product, manufacturing and quality
  • Logistics personnel


Course benefits:
  • You will learn a solid understanding of the key Lean principles
  • Develop the ability to construct a current state value Stream Map
  • Understand how to assess the current State Map
  • Identify improvement and develop the current State Map


Additional information:
The 'Creating Continuous Flow' course extends the principles of improving flow. Consultancy assistance is also available for value Stream mapping activities.

Certificates:
All delegates who successfully complete this programme will be presented with a Certificate of attendance.

Trainers background:
The trainer for this course holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is also an MBA Graduate. He is a member of the Chartered Quality Institute and holds the Six Sigma Black-Belt qualification. He has also been working in the field of Process Improvement for over 18 years and was previously Quality Manager and Lean Manager for one of Northern Ireland's largest automotive production plants.

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