LEAN MANUFACTURING

Value Stream Mapping

Stop Searching for the Wrong Problem — Learn to See Where Value Truly Is!

What is Value Stream Mapping?
Value Stream Mapping is a tool used to create a material and information flow map of a product or processes. This powerful tool allows companies to map the flow of products in the back door as raw materials, through all manufacturing process steps, and off the loading dock as finished product. This is the Value Stream. You begin the journey with the "current state map"- it shows you where you are. Then, you plan your Lean journey with a "future state map"- it shows you where you're going and how you're going to get there. Based on your Value Stream Map, you can streamline work processes, thereby cutting lead times and reducing operating costs.

Benefits of Value Stream Mapping

• "See the flow" of your value stream and wastes in the flow
• View all products from a system perspective
• Draw both material & information flows of your Value Stream
• Draw a blueprint for Lean transformation-the Future State Map
• Prioritize activities needed to achieve the Future State.

Successes
An industrial machinery and equipment company used Value Stream Mapping to plan their Lean transformation. Their Lean initiative so far has managed to reduce operating overhead costs 25%, increase throughput 50%, and save a projected $32,000 in paperwork each year-and much, much more.

A fabrication metals products company implemented Lean and Value Stream Mapping and was quickly able to identify and eliminate wastes that have already reduced scheduling, purchasing, and supervisory time. They expect more results as they implement Lean company-wide.

Course Description
LE202 —One-Day Workshop:
Value Stream Mapping

During this workshop you use the powerful Value Stream Mapping (VSM) tool to create a current state map for Acme Stamping, a real-world firm featured in a detailed case study. Use the VSM icons and learn the common language of Lean as you draw your current state map. Next, you analyze Acme's current state, find the non-value added activities, and then draw a future state map that eliminates those activities. You also develop a plan for attacking those non-value activities.

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