Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is an essential
tool for all organizations. It is a qualitative tool by which you
describe in detail how your supply chain should operate in order to
create flow. It will help you to:
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Visualize more
than just the single-process level
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See the sources of
waste in your value stream
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Develop a common
language for discussing and referencing your supply chain processes
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Tie together lean
concepts and techniques that help you to avoid ‘cherry
picking’
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Form the basis of
an implementation plan
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Show the linkage
between the information and material flow
Our consultants will work with your
organization to identify a business process or product family, support
the collation of the relevant material and information flows using a
value-stream mapping tool.
This type of consulting project is typically divided into 4 stages:
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The
Current State Map – Drawing a current state
map of your pilot process
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The
Future State Map – Drawing an
‘ideal’ future state map of your pilot process
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Achieving
the Future State – Supporting the development
of the value stream plan
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Next
Steps – Facilitating a work session allowing
for feedback, questions and evaluation of potential opportunities
- Implementation –
Project managing the ‘pilot’ implementation steps
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Roll
Out – Initiating a Lean implementation
strategy across the organization
Leading Edge are currently holding Workshops on Value Stream Mapping in Ireland from January to April 2007. To find out more, click here.
To empower your organization with Lean Certification in Lean tools and techniques like Value Stream Mapping, click here or call our Operations Center at 00 353 21 4855863 for more information. |
