Value Stream Mapping – Mapping the Value Stream

The key to effective and successful implementation of new methods within an organization is a complete understanding of not only how to implement the new tools and concepts, but understanding the reasoning behind how they can help. By understanding how Value Stream Mapping works, as well as the roots of its creation, you will be better poised to reap the benefits of its use. This Value Stream Mapping video course is broken into 6 chapters, to provide you with a comprehensive first look at the roots of Value Stream Mapping, and how it relates to other Lean tools. The DVD consists of 18 videos with a total running time of 60:09.

Courses included:

Course 1 – Overview of VSM (4 Videos)

The first chapter, Overview of VSM, covers what Value Stream Mapping is, where it came from, and how you can use the tool in your decision making process.

• Video 1 – VSM Overview
• Video 2 – What is Value Stream Mapping
• Video 3 – Tools for Decision Making
• Video 4 – Explanation of the VSM Icons

Course 2 – Preparing for VSM (3 Videos)

The second chapter prepares you for the use of VSM within your organization.

• Video 1 – Data Boxes
• Video 2 – Takt Time
• Video 3 – Continuous Flow & Pull

Course 3 – VSM and Discrete Manufacturing (3 Videos)

The next two chapters delve deeper into VSM as it relates to Pull Systems and Cell Manufacturing.

• Video 1 – Cell Manufacturing Overview
• Video 2 – How to Cell Mfg 1 – Understanding Current State
• Video 3 – How to Cell Mfg 2 – Converting to Process-based Layout

Course 4 – Value Stream and Pull Concept (2 Videos)

• Video 1 – 5 Steps of Pull Production
• Video 2 – 2 Stage Pull

Course 5 – Implementing VSM Step 1 (3 Videos)

The last two chapters explain how to get started on your own Current and Future State Maps.

• Video 1 – VSM Current State
• Video 2 – Steps to Current State
• Video 3 – Extended VSM – Current State

Course 6 – Implementing VSM Step 2 (3 Videos)

• Video 1 – VSM Future State
• Video 2 – Steps to Future State
• Video 3 – Extended VSM – Future State

Number of Videos – 18

Running length – 60:09