Value Stream Mapping

Description:

Value stream mapping is a graphical tool to aid in the understanding of a process. It will allow one to identify waste, improve efficiencies, improve productivity and improve motivation.

Competencies:

-Understanding and drawing a Current State Map
-Gathering information (cycle time, available time, number of operators,  changeover times, batch sizes, scrap rates, downtime, dedicated or shared  operations, etc)
-Identifying improvement opportunities
-Creating a Future State Map
-Understanding Cycle Time
-Understanding Takt Time
-Line balance
-Kanban
-Continuous flow
-Bottleneck operations
-Creating a plan to facilitate change

• 5S Method
• Implementation
• Kaizen
• Leadership Training
• Simulation
• TPM Simulation
• Value Stream Mapping
• Visual Communication