Understanding the lean tools and how simple improvement can alter an organization. Value Stream Mapping Systems and Processes are meant to show the tools required to increase efficiency and lower operating cost by following some practical tools used in lean manufacturing and agile project management. Every organization must consistently strive to improve its products, services, and internal processes. Value Stream Mapping for Supply Chain revolves around the concept that there's always a better way to accomplish something, whether an agile approach, incremental improvements, or a complete project management approach.

This course will review how Value Stream Mapping plays a part in managing the entire supply chain and how knowing how to create a pull system and identify hidden wastes in factories can dramatically change any Supply Chain. In this course, you will learn how to build a process improvement plan using lean methods of Just-In-Time, Pull System, and Value Stream Mapping. Will learn about Value Stream Mapping boards, Poke Yoke examples, and Process Mapping. Determine how to estimate the critical path when determining ideal flow. Review case studies by Amazon and Toyota on how they use lean to drive improvements.

From 5S to SIPOC to Value Stream Mapping and Takt Time, the people involved in improving the company's processes must be given the proper knowledge, tools, and techniques to implement a systematic approach successfully. In developing a team attitude toward enhancing quality at all levels, managers must demonstrate the commitment to provide the necessary support and training.

The methods, skills, and procedures taught in this course will allow for direct management and facilitation improvement in areas of the supply chain. They reviewed operations, boosting Toyota Production System, SMED, and Risk Management by adopting practices like value stream mapping and poka-yoke.

After completing this course, you'll acquire the valuable and practical skills business needs to achieve operational excellence and deliver higher customer satisfaction. You'll learn how to apply basic and advanced continuous improvement tools to address the different types of waste in lean manufacturing, personal and professional improvement performance, and the company's critical needs. This course will also provide you with the up-to-date knowledge and analysis that will enable a company to remain current in the marketplace while meeting and exceeding customer needs faster and with greater accuracy.