VSM: Introduction from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. Course Description Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean concept, tool and method to analyze the current state of a process at a 10,000 foot view. The VSM exercise is important to execute before actual change can take place. By developing the entire process from start (supplier)to finish (customer), […]
In this assignment you will develop a current value stream map of a process. Included in this assignment is the completion of 3 questions related to VSM. To start, click Start Quiz at the bottom of this page. In addition to the 3 quiz questions, the goal of this assignment is to gain the skill for
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This course includes an Interactive Course Workshop: (click to view events) The objective of the interactive work shop is to explore the approach to lessons learned throughout the course and understand the adaptability to the live workplace environment. We will answer the questions as presented by the learner “What will I learn from this course and
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American Society for Quality. “Quality Glossary.” Retrieved from https://asq.org/quality-resources/quality-glossary. Accessed April, 2020 American Society for Quality. “Value stream mapping.” Retrieved from https://asq.org/quality-resources/lean/value-stream-mapping. Accessed April, 2020 Deming, W. E. (1986) Out of the crisis. Cambridge, MA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Center for Advanced Engineering Study. Liker, J.K. (ed.) (1998) Becoming lean: inside stories of U.S. manufacturers. Portland, OR: Productivity Press. Tague, N.R. (2005) [1995]. The quality
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VSM Future State from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. The last step is to develop a future state map. The improvements from the Current State are identified, implemented and as a result, steps are omitted, waste is eliminated and turn around time is improved. The process is redesigned for workflow efficiency and lead time, cycle time,
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