Flow And Value Stream Mapping

This course provides a deep dive into lean manufacturing principles, focusing on flow and value stream mapping. You'll learn how to identify and eliminate waste, reduce lead times, and optimize your production processes for maximum efficiency.

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This course delves into the world of lean manufacturing, focusing on the principles of flow and value stream mapping. It teaches you how to identify and eliminate waste within your production processes, reduce lead times, and optimize your operations for maximum efficiency. You’ll learn to visualize your processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to improve overall performance. Whether you’re a manufacturing professional or a business leader, this course provides practical tools and techniques to streamline your operations and achieve significant results.

What You Will Learn in the Value Stream Mapping Course?

  • Identify and eliminate waste: Learn how to spot and eliminate waste in your production processes.
  • Reduce lead times: Discover techniques to shorten the time it takes to deliver products to customers.
  • Optimize production processes: Learn how to streamline your operations and improve efficiency.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles: Understand and apply lean principles to your business.
  • Visualize your processes: Use value stream mapping to gain a clear understanding of your production flow.

Why Learn with Steven Croft:

Steven Croft brings a wealth of experience to the table if you’re looking to learn Lean principles. With over 3 decades of implementing Lean methodologies across diverse industries, he offers a practical understanding of how Lean translates to real-world situations. His experience spans Tier 1 Automotive, Consumer Electronics, and Aerospace, giving him a broad perspective to address challenges faced by a variety of learners.

Beyond experience, Steven Croft emphasizes achieving results. He has a proven track record of leading successful Lean transformations and fostering employee engagement, a key ingredient for lasting improvement. This focus on practical application ensures the knowledge you gain is directly translatable to real-world scenarios and helps you overcome resistance to navigate a smooth Lean implementation within your organization.

Who Is This Value Stream Mapping Course For?

This course is ideal for:

  • Operations Managers: Looking to streamline processes and boost efficiency.
  • Manufacturing Engineers: Seeking to optimize production lines and reduce waste.
  • Supply Chain Professionals: Aiming to improve material flow and inventory management.
  • Lean Consultants: Wanting to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Interested in improving their company’s overall performance.

Who is this Value Stream Mapping course for?

Entry-Level: Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Analyst

Mid-Level: Supply Chain Planner, Inventory Planner, Material Planner

Senior-Level: Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Consultant, Master Scheduler

Executive-Level: Vice President of Supply Chain, Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)

Specialized Titles: Supply Chain Risk Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

Requirements

  • Access to Internet
  • Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device

What Is Included in the Value Stream Mapping Course?

  • Immediate unlimited access to course materials
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
  • English Closed Captions
  • Full transcripts in PDF for each lesson
  • Suitable for mobile or desktop
  • SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post-sign-in)

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ 1: What is Value Stream Mapping?

Answer: Value Stream Mapping is a lean manufacturing technique for visualizing and analyzing the flow of materials and information in producing a product or service.

FAQ 2: What are the key benefits of Value Stream Mapping?

Answer: Value Stream Mapping helps identify and eliminatewaste, improve process flow, and reduce lead times.

FAQ 3: What steps are involved in creating a Value Stream Map?

Answer: Creating a VSM typically involves defining the scope, mapping the current state, identifying waste, and designing a future state map.

FAQ 4: How does Value Stream Mapping contribute to continuous improvement?

Answer: It provides a visual representation of the process, making it easier to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.

FAQ 5: What are some common types of waste identified through Value Stream Mapping?

Answer: Common types of waste identified through Value Stream Mapping include overproduction, waiting, transportation, inventory, motion, defects, and overprocessing.

 

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Who is this Course for?

What you'll learn

  • Identify and eliminate waste: Learn how to spot and eliminate waste in your production processes.
  • Reduce lead times: Discover techniques to shorten the time it takes to deliver products to customers.
  • Optimize production processes: Learn how to streamline your operations and improve efficiency.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles: Understand and apply lean principles to your business.
  • Visualize your processes: Use value stream mapping to gain a clear understanding of your production flow.

Course Content

What's Included

  • Immediate unlimited access to course materials
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
  • English Closed Captions
  • Full transcripts in PDF for each lesson
  • Suitable for mobile or desktop
  • SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post-sign-in)

 

Requirements

  • Access to Internet
  • Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device

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