Value stream mapping

Value Stream Mapping - VSM

Uncover where time disappears in your process and learn how to fix it. You'll map the flow, identify waste, and test improvements. Results are measured with key metrics, before and after.

Flow efficiency: the proportion of time that creates value. The rest is waste.

Interested in this course? We run it when we have enough people signed up. Join the waitlist (no obligation) and we'll contact you when we're ready to schedule.

About the VSM Course

You practice value stream mapping hands-on with a Lego simulation. We play three rounds during the course day and measure the impact of improvements along the way.

Round 1: We run the process as-is and measure the current state with simple key metrics.

Round 2: We select countermeasures, test them, and measure the effect.

Round 3: We adjust the solutions, test again, and summarize what delivers the best flow.

What we measure: profit, quality, delivery precision, lead time, and flow efficiency.

What You'll Learn

Draw a simple value stream (current state) and see where time disappears
Distinguish value-adding work from waste, and calculate flow efficiency
Measure Takt and balance to understand bottlenecks and prioritize correctly
Select Lean countermeasures that deliver quick impact on flow, quality, and delivery
Test improvements and measure before and after results

This course is for you if you want to improve flow and reduce waste in a process, while having a simple method that's easy to apply in daily operations.

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Agenda (brief)

Welcome and practical information
Introduction and simulation round 1
Gather data and summarize experiences (brainwriting)
Select countermeasures and run simulation round 2
Measure and evaluate impact of countermeasures
Methodical approach: goals, value stream, waste, and prioritization
Test in simulation round 3
Evaluate and summarize

Value Stream in Practice

We perform a simple VSM that you can replicate for your own process.

Draw current state: activities, flow, and handoffs
Distinguish value-adding and non-value-adding time
Find bottlenecks and waste that impact lead time
Describe desired improvement (target) before selecting countermeasures

Lean Countermeasures (selection)

You get examples of countermeasures that often deliver quick impact on flow, and when they work best.

5S and standardization
Flow and balancing
Pull and simple Kanban
Faster changeover
Error-proofing (Poka Yoke)

Tools We Use

We use a small selection of tools to support learning without making it heavy.

Brainwriting (surface experiences and ideas)
Simple prioritization (choose what delivers the most impact)
Process map / value stream (visualize flow and waste)
Takt and balance (identify bottlenecks)
Measurement and evaluation (before and after)

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We use Lean principles and solutions to improve a Lego manufacturing process.

The game was developed by John Bicheno at the Lean Enterprise Research Center and further developed by Joakim Hillberg at Revere in Sweden.

Companies, universities and consultants from several countries use this game to provide practical experience and understanding of Lean principles.

The game will give you hands-on experience with 8 wastes, 5S, Single piece flow, batch size, changeover reduction, Takt time, workload balancing, inventory, communication and planning.

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Practical information

Courses can be arranged on request and customized to your business needs.

Your own data can be used in examples and exercises.

Open courses are arranged according to the Course Calendar.

You can start e-learning when you want. You have access for a year and unlimited attempts to successfully complete multiple-choice exam.

Lunch, refreshments, and drinks during classroom training are included, and you receive a course completion certificate.

Location

Course location varies; check "Place" in Course Calendar.

Lean Tech is located at Kristoffer Robins vei 13 (0978 Oslo) and organizes courses here.

We have an agreement with Thon Hotels and organize courses in other locations as needed.

Registration

Instructor

Sissel Pedersen Lundeby is IASSC (International association for Six Sigma certification) accredited trainer associate:

"This accreditation publically reflects that you have met the standards established by IASSC such that those who participate in a training program led by you can expect to receive an acceptable level of knowledge..."

Sissel has a Master in Chemical Engineering and more than 20 years' experience within manufacturing and environmental technology. She has practiced Lean Six Sigma since 2002, completing Black Belt projects and certification through Cytec (2004) and IASSC (2017).

She use Lean Six Sigma to create measurable results and want her course participants to be successful improving their processes. That's why her training focus on practical application.