Lean training
Value Stream Mapping for Manufacturing (VSM)
Value Stream Mapping for Manufacturing (VSM) from Six Sigma Malaysia (MBizM Sdn. Bhd.). A 2-day classroom training that gives you the practical skills to use value stream mapping in a manufacturing organisation: seeing the flow of material and information through the value stream, and finding the non-value-adding activities and waste.
RM2,375.00
HRD Corp claimableMBizM Sdn. Bhd. is a registered HRD Corp training provider.Prefer to talk? Call +603 7873 8485 or email enquiry@sixsigma.com.my.

What you will understand
The course blends theory with classroom exercises, two case studies and two hands-on simulation workshops.
Customer value, and the key elements and methods of value stream mapping.
How to define and analyse the current state value map, and its material and information flows.
The three stages to develop an ideal future state map.
How to derive a Kaizen improvement plan.
Included: Online course materials.
Value Stream Mapping for Manufacturing (VSM) course content
2 days, classroom.
Day 1
1 dayIntroduction to Lean and people issues; process mapping and SIPOC; introduction to value stream mapping; value-adding, value-enabling and non-value-adding activities; the elements of a value stream map; material and information flows; value stream metrics (value-added time and lead time); the current state value stream map; case study 1; simulation workshop: assembling water spray bottles (current state).
Day 2
1 dayThe 7 wastes (TIMWOOD); customer value and takt time; flow lines and designing for value-added flow; analysing the current state to find waste; developing an ideal future state map (customer demand, continuous flow and cellular manufacturing, load levelling, heijunka and andon boards, yamazumi and nagare cells, supermarket and kanban systems, FIFO lanes); the Kaizen improvement and implementation plan; case study 2; simulation workshop: assembling water spray bottles (future state); the Lean A3 reporting structure for management.
Who this course is for
Typical roles: chief executive officers, managing directors, executive officers, general managers, managers, executives and others. Typical departments: business process improvement, change management, transformation, continuous improvement, project management, contracts, innovation, commercial, business development, strategic planning, human resources, finance and others.
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Common questions
How much does the Value Stream Mapping for Manufacturing (VSM) course cost?
RM2,375 per person.
Is it HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. MBizM Sdn. Bhd. is a registered HRD Corp training provider. Whether your employer can claim depends on its own HRD Corp registration and levy, so check with your HR team before you register.
When does the course run?
2 days, classroom. Next public date: Dates on request. Dates can change if minimum numbers are not met.
Can you run this course in-house for our team?
Yes. Contact us for in-house training and we will propose dates and a quotation for your team.



