Participants will learn to develop a map that identifies the value and non-value-add portions of their process from beginning to end:
- How to map process value-added and non-value-added steps
- How to analyze the current process flow to identify hidden wastes
- How to identifiy processes that are roadblocks, and how to improve them
- How to overcome hurdles that may block improvement efforts
- How to communicate the teams findings to everyone involved
- How to document the potential saving from improvements
- Brief overview of Lean Principles
- Useful Lean Tools and Terminology
- Characteristics of Lean Value Stream Map
- What is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)?
- Mapping Icons
- The Current State Map
- Current State Map Interactive Practice Exercise
- The Future State State Map
For questions regarding the program, please contact Pamela Zablonski, Training and Consulting Manager at 716-888-8493 or email at zablonsp@canisius.edu.
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