Transforming Your Value Streams Course

Module 1: Value Stream Overview

Sheds some insight into what value stream mapping is as well as the steps to value stream mapping.

Module 2: Product Family Selection

Learn how to use product routing (PR) and product quantity (PQ) analysis.

Module 3: VSM Shapes and Icons

Get acquainted with the most common value stream mapping shapes and icons.

Module 4: Calculating Takt Time

Learn exactly what takt time is and how to calculate it.

Module 5: The Current State - Part 1

Creating current state value stream maps takes practice. Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to create your own!

Module 6: The Current State - Part 2

Learn how Treetop Incorporated creates their own current state value stream map.

Module 7: Continuous Flow

Learn how to make value flow one piece at a time.

Module 8: Cycle Time and Takt Time

Learn how to balance cycle time and takt time in such a way as to flow in a continuous manner.

Module 9: Downstream Pull

Learn the difference between push and pull. Also, learn what kanban are and how to use them.

Module 10: Production Leveling

Before kanban can work we must level production. In this module you will earn what heijunka is.

Module 11: The Future State - Part 1

Pull it all together in with the future state value stream map.

Module 12: The Future State - Part 2

Watch how Treetop, Incorporated plans to transform from a traditional mass producer to a lean producer.

Module 13: Final Words and Wrap Up

Ron offers some final words of encouragement and advice.

Module 14: One Piece Flow Simulation

The power of one piece flow is demonstrated using an envelope stuffing exercise.