Value Stream Mapping

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management technique used to visualize and analyze the flow of materials, information, and processes within an organization. This course provides participants with a practical understanding of how to map current processes and identify opportunities for improvement. It covers the concepts of value-added and non-value-added activities, process flow, cycle time, lead time, inventory, and process efficiency. Participants learn how to create Current State Maps to understand existing process conditions and identify bottlenecks, delays, waste, and process constraints. The course also introduces Future State Mapping to design improved workflows and establish a more efficient process flow. Participants learn to identify the eight types of Lean waste and understand how they affect productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance. Practical approaches for calculating takt time, process cycle time, lead time, and process efficiency are also covered. The course demonstrates how VSM can support continuous improvement, Lean implementation, and cross-functional process optimization. Participants gain practical skills to use Value Stream Mapping for manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and service-related processes. By the end of the course, participants will be able to develop actionable improvement plans based on VSM findings and support sustainable process improvement initiatives.