Value Stream Mapping Training Course

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Course Overview

Do you need some training in Value Stream Mapping? Our one day value stream mapping training course is suitable for demonstrating the improvements that can be made to both office and factory processes. This one day value stream mapping training course is ideally suited to senior executives and managers from all disciplines.

What is Value Stream Mapping? Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a diagnostic tool used to differentiate those company wide processes that add value and create wealth from those that generate waste and ultimately reduce customer satisfaction. Value Stream Mapping allows us to visualise the flow of materials and information through our company and pictorially identifies areas of waste along the way. Whether you work in an office or in a factory, the knowledge gained from our value stream mapping training course can be used to make lasting permanent change.

What you will learn

At the conclusion of the course each delegate will be able to appreciate:-

Where to start
How to identify wasteful non-value adding activities in your business
Learning to understand exactly what your customer actually wants
How to develop a plan of improvements
What key performance indicators to use
Which lean tools are suitable for your business
At the conclusion of the course each delegate should be able to generate an improvement plan for their own work environment.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:-

What is Value Stream Mapping? - Definitions
Review of traditional functional business set up
Top level planning
Understanding and identifying waste - 7 Wastes
How to get your team on board?
Current state mapping
How to work out the process Takt time?
What is Continuous Flow Manufacturing?
Levelling, Pitch and other associated terminology
Future state mapping
Involving customers and suppliers
Implementation plan
How to measure and monitor your progress?
Questions & Answers
Practical examples from your business ( In-house courses only)
Summary & Review

The course makes use of innovative role play and case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of this lean tool in both the office and the factory. As part of the course we offer training on a second lean tool, 7 Wastes for free.

Elements of the course content require the delegates to participate in interactive role play.

Courses are limited to a maximum of twelve delegates. Course cost covers the training session, a comprehensive set of course notes, lunch and refreshments.

This is a non-residential training course. This course can be delivered in-house if required. For further information contact Aster Training on 01296 720281 for a Free Consultation to discuss your training requirements.

Costs are exclusive of VAT which is chargeable at the current rate. Prices are correct at the time of publishing, but may be varied in line with market conditions from time to time.