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Strategos Guide To Value Stream & Process Mapping

Table of Contents 

Table of Contents

Preface

1.0 Introduction

Types of Maps

The Roots of Work Mapping

Value and Waste

Chapter 1 Summary

2.0 Process Maps

Identify the Product

Conventions and Symbols

Process Map Example

Special Topics

Mapping the Present State

Evaluating The Results

The Ideal State Map

Designing The Future State

Facilitating Process Mapping Sessions

Chapter 2 Summary

3.0 Value Stream Maps

Introduction

VSM Conventions

Developing The Present State Map

The Future State

Facilitating A Value Stream Mapping Team

The Limits of Value Stream Mapping

Identifying Value Streams

Extended Value Stream Maps

Chapter 3 Summary

4.0 Lean Elements, Tools and Techniques

VSM and Lean Manufacturing Principles

The Role of Inventory - Takt Time

 Cellular Manufacturing and Workcell Design

 Kanban - Setup Reduction (SMED)

 Lean Lot Sizing - Group Technology

 Additional Lean Tools & Techniques

Chapter 4 Summary

5.0 Mapping and Manufacturing Strategy

What Is Manufacturing Strategy?

Definition - List Thinking - Systems Thinking

 Socio Technical Systems & Corporate Culture

 Lean & Manufacturing Strategy

Who Should Develop Strategy?

Designing and Implementing Lean Strategy

A Mental Model

 Acquire Necessary Information and Experience

 Establish The Workflow

 Select The Initial Lean Elements

 Identify Precedents & Priorities

Develop The Implementation Schedule

 Project Example

Chapter 5 Summary

6.0 A Final Note

Appendices

Appendix I-Lean Elements Tools & Techniques

Appendix II-Strategos Training Programs

Appendix III-Lean Assessment Questionnaire

Appendix IV-Balancing The Work In Workcells


 

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