Value Stream Mapping
This course teaches Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify inefficiencies, visualize actions, and streamline workflows, enhancing strategic thinking to improve business processes.
Overview
This course includes:
- 1 hour of on-demand video
- Certificate of completion
- Direct access/chat with the instructor
- 100% self-paced online
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) helps businesses identify inefficiencies and improve workflows by visualizing all actions, both value-added and non-value-added, from product inception to delivery. This course teaches participants to pinpoint delays, redundancies, and unnecessary steps to enhance process efficiency.
Designed for team leaders, supervisors, managers, and professionals in business process, supply chain, and logistics, this course focuses on improving operational efficiency across industries.
Participants should have basic knowledge of process management and experience with process tools and best practices.
By the end of the course, learners will understand VSM’s purpose, use standard VSM symbols, and analyze maps to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
Skills You Will Gain
Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)
- Introduction to Value Stream Mapping (VSM): Identify the purpose and benefits of using VSM in process improvement.
- Creating a VSM: Use standard VSM symbols and notations to represent processes, material flows, and information flows.
- Implementing Improvements Based on VSM: Analyze a completed Value Stream Map to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of process management, with team and process leaders expected to be familiar with process management tools and best practices to fully engage with the course content and drive improvements effectively.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for team leaders, supervisors, and managers overseeing teams, as well as professionals in business process management, supply chain, and logistics across various industries, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and process improvements.
