Value Stream Mapping (VSM) (fully updated Feb'21)

The course is designed with the aim to apply Value Stream Mapping to process improvement initiatives. It is a general introduction to VSM method and practices.  The content covers building a Value Stream Map and analysing it, also gathering data, strategies to balance the flow of the process.  The course also includes integrated Activities with answers and downloadable handouts.

Value stream mapping can be very a complex and overwhelming topic. We present it to you in a clear and understandable way to make sure you can leverage on the knowledge you receive through this course.

To explain this complex topic in an easy and simple way we are using animations for best visual experience.

This course is designed for both beginners and also for process specialist to look to build on their current knowledge of improving processes.

The course on VSM is designed to meet the following objectives:

Objective 1: understand the benefits of VMS, when and how to use it.

Objective 2: how to create a value stream map step by step, how to map the current state of the process value stream,

Objective 3: how to map the future state of the process value stream and with this create a plan to improve the end to end process.