Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Training Presentation (PowerPoint PPT Deck)

DESCRIPTION
 

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management tool that visually documents the flow of materials and information required to deliver a product or service. It helps organizations identify waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies, while providing a structured approach to design improved future states.

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This Value Stream Mapping Training Presentation (VSM PPT) equips facilitators, managers, and consultants with practical methods to analyze current processes and develop future state maps. It emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, data‑driven analysis, and actionable improvement planning, making it suitable for workshops, Lean projects, and organizational transformation initiatives.

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Note: This training package includes:

1.  VSM PPT training presentation (PowerPoint format)

2.  VSM project template (PowerPoint format)

3.  VSM templates comprising VSM Charter, Results Table, Implementation Plan and Common VSM Icons (Excel format)

4.  VSM poster (PDF format, in color and monochrome, printable in A3 size)

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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1. Understand the principles and purpose of Value Stream Mapping in Lean management.

2. Create current state maps to visualize process flows and identify waste.

3. Design future state maps that align with Lean goals and customer value.

4. Apply VSM tools to prioritize improvements and drive transformation.

5. Facilitate VSM workshops to engage teams and build shared understanding.

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CONTENTS

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1. Introduction to Value Stream Mapping – Definition, origins, and benefits.

2. Principles of VSM – Customer value, flow, and waste elimination.

3. Steps in Value Stream Mapping

   • Selecting the product or process family

   • Mapping the current state

   • Identifying waste and bottlenecks

   • Designing the future state

   • Developing an implementation plan

4. Symbols & Conventions – Standard icons and notations used in VSM.

5. Data Collection & Analysis – Cycle time, lead time, inventory, and information flow.

6. Facilitating VSM Workshops – Team roles, collaboration, and facilitation tips.

7. Case Examples – Applications of VSM in manufacturing, services, and healthcare.

8. Key Takeaways – Lessons for embedding VSM into Lean transformation.

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You may also be interested in the following training presentations (sold separately):

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1. Lean Foundations for Managers

2. Lean Manufacturing Primer

3. Lean Manufacturing

4. Lean Thinking

5. 5S Workplace Organization

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