What is Value Stream Mapping?
→ Value Stream Mapping is a graphical tool that helps us to see and understand the flow of process and information as a product and service.→ It is an improvement tool that is visualizing the entire operation of manufacturing or service representing both material and information flow.
→ It is one of the best Lean Tool to eliminate waste.
→ A value_stream usually includes people, tools and technologies, physical facilities, and communication channels, etc...
→ This tool is associated with the manufacturing industry in major cases.
→ It can also be applied in various industries like Product development, Service-related industries: e.g. healthcare, insurance, hospitality, and logistics, etc…
→ VSM Study is one of the important in the Lean Six Sigma Project.
History:
→ T. Ohno from Toyota Production gave the concept of a Value_Stream_Mapping in 1988.→ It was introduced as 'Material and Information Flow Mapping’.
→ Later it is named Value_Stream_Mapping by John Shook and Mike Rother.
→ Value_Stream_Mapping puts all the information in one place and it is a very much effective method as compared to other tools.
→ This tool is also used in Six Sigma Projects.
What is Value?
→ "Value" is a product or service that the customer is buying.→ It is the capability to provide a product or a service having the highest quality, at an appropriate price, and at the right_time as defined by the customer.
→ Customer’s expectation of value may be, price, quality, reliable delivery, rapid response to changing needs, etc.……
What is a Value Stream?
→ “Value Stream” is to identify the wasteful activity from the system and eliminate it from the system.→ This happens by checking all_small activities from start to end which is necessary to convert all_input into an output.
→ The value_chain refers to all of the activities within an organization.
→ While a Value_Stream focuses on that activity which adds value in a service or in a product.
Different things flow through the Stream:
→ In manufacturing or distribution, materials flow.→ Patients flow in health services
→ Information flows in office areas.
→ Internal customer flows in administration.
→ So, in various system services, information, or product flow.
What is value stream mapping used for?
→ Find out the relationship between operation steps→ We can get information and also we can have an actual illustration of the current process
→ For setting the improvement targets for the organization
→ Identify improvement opportunity
→ Provide product or service the highest quality, at an appropriate price, and at the right time as defined by the customer
→ Design (concept to a customer)
→ Build (order to delivery)
→ Sustain (in-use through the life cycle to service)
Value Stream Mapping Objectives:
→ To identify improvement possibilities in the entire operation flow and supply chain.→ By eliminating lean wastes and improve the performances.
→ To improve efficiency.
→ Satisfy our customers with our service.
→ Performance improvement of the operation.
Team Members and Roles in VSM Study Project:
- Executive Sponsor
- Process Owner
- VSM Coach (Facilitator)
- Workshop/office Participants
[1] Executive Sponsor:
→ Executive Sponsor is the owner of the Charter
→ He/She decide the team members for the project
→ Executive Sponsor is responsible for ensuring the member's participation.
→ Ongoing project status is presented by the Executive Sponsor.
→ He/She takes part in define the scope, start the project, Active team member of review, audit & follow-ups committee
[2] Process Owner:
→ They are responsible for the whole operation flow and they lead the VSM_project from beginning to end.
→ They take ownership during the VSM_event
→ All_meetings, progress, and MOMs are maintained by the Process_Owner.
→ Ensures action item pre-work is complete for scoping, workshop/office, and reviews
→ Conduct the review of the implementation plan at a certain interval.
→ He/She gives information to sponsor about the progress of the project.
[3] VSM Coach:
→ VSM coach provides coaching to Process_Owner and the team.
→ He/She is responsible for defining the scope of the project.
→ Gives training to the VSM_team and give coaching to the team.
→ VSM_Coach gives training on Lean Manufacturing to the team.
→ Provide training on lean skills to all_participants.
[4] Workshop/office Participants:
→ Participate in the VSM project as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
→ All_Workshop/office Participants are responsible for the operation_steps.
→ They support the VSM_project successfully run.
How to create a Value Stream Map?
→ It is a team exercise so all_department representatives should participate in this event.→ This project should be lead by the expert and can guide other team members for the successful project.
→ The best method of making Value_Stream_Mapping is by hand using a pencil and A3 drawing sheet.
→ During creating the process_map all_participants should be involved in this activity is always a better decision.
→ Begin with a quick walk through the entire operation
→ Always trust on your own taken data
→ Map the whole operation flow yourself.
Value Stream Mapping Steps
- Gather Data & Information
- Create a Current_State Map
- Future_State Map & Action Plans
- Execute the Plan
- Align
Value Stream Mapping Case Study | Examples
Step 1 - Gather Data and Information:
→ Gather_Information:→ Define the start & end of the operation_flow
→ Define the criteria for data collection
→ Walk and observe the actual workplace
→ Take all the information_related to each and every step.
→ Measure actual lead_time, actual cycle_time, on-time delivery rate, and defect rate, etc...
Step 2 - Create a Current State Map
→ Record the detail about the current_flow material or information.→ Make an analysis of the data
→ In the current_state of the VSM_study, we have to mention the actual readings or data of the operation_flow.
→ In this stage, we do not have to worry about the future of the process.
→ We have to mention just as the process is and it should show the real picture of the ongoing operation_flow.
→ Then after we can check the possibility of improvement.
Value Stream Mapping Symbols
→ We need to understand the symbols that are using in the VSM study that is mentioned below.→ The different symbols are used for a different activity that is mentioned in the below picture.
→ By using these symbols we can make a more clear understanding of the process.
Collecting Data and Time Studies in VSM Study:
→ This is a very important step in the entire study.→ There are a few ways in which we get_information.
→ First, we get the data directly from the industry by contacting all relevant personnel.
→ Take the operation sequence_flow and work instruction data from the company, as well as observed.
→ The process in actual, and conduct own time_studies to get exact_information about the processing time.
→ During the walk carefully observe all operation steps and ask as many as possible questions.
→ And collect all data related to that operation.
Examples of data required in this study:
→ No. of work in progress→ Cycle Times for each operation
→ Inspection or testing_time
→ Check for the wasteful activity
→ Waiting_time and working_time etc…
Process Steps in VSM Study:
→ Mention the process_flow as actual it is.→ Write down all operation steps in the format box and add all data in this box.
→ Note down inventory days, delay time, wait time, and working time
→ Then calculate all working time and waiting time.
→ Find out the Process Cycle Efficiency as calculation mentioned in the below picture.
Analysis of the Current State Map:
→ The current_state map is a way of saying “what happens now” or the “as-is”.→ It should provide all process-related_information like how the items are being processed and what happens in each step?
→ This information_helps us to find out the root cause of problems.
→ So we can improve our operation flow by eliminating the root cause.
→ And we can improve the operation efficiency, reliability, and flexibility.
Step 3 – Future State Map & Action Plans:
→ Discuss the ideal_state→ Develop the future_state map & action plan
→ Build a draft timeline for implementation
→ Communication & training as required
Creating an Ideal and Future State
→ Define what we want to achieve the target so that we can focus our efforts on achieving our future State.→ The expert should create an ideal state map for the operation flow.
→ The simplest way to achieve the target is to plan a series of improvements and divide into various lean events like 5S Methodology, Do-it, Burst, Kaizen Event, and Project.
→ We can highlight the improvement opportunity by using a kaizen burst symbol on our current state map.
Analysis of Future State Map:
→ In the future state, map analyzes and reduces the waiting time, so overall time will decrease and performance will increase.→ By using a Pareto chart or ABC analysis we can easily find our the bottleneck area where we have to work on a priority basis.
→ Then take any bottlenecked_process and further analyze on a micro basis, find out the improvement scope, and eliminate the wastes.
Step 4 – Execute the Plan:
→ Implement improvements→ Conduct Workshops, events, projects, bursts per the implementation plan
→ Achieve value stream objectives
→ Create an environment of Continuous Improvement or Kaizen.
→ During the execution of the plan eliminate all wasteful activity from the system or process flow.
Step 5 – Align & Analysis of Current and Future State:
→ Arrange analysis and alignment meeting→ Periodic basis (based on action plan schedule)
→ Review event implementations & results
→ Evaluate the impact to value stream metrics (individual events and overall)
→ Review next quarter events
→ Inspect changes in a business environment
→ Communicate results
→ Update implementation plan as required
→ Address resistance and sustainment issues
Keys Points for Successful VSM Study:
→ Select the right person in the VSM project_team.→ Give specific decision-making authority to the team member for the successful project_run.
→ All team members give their participants effectively and efficiently.
→ Always attack the process, Don't attack people
→ Frequently analyze the progress of the project and motivate people for a successful_project.
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