Lean and Process Mapping 2 days
Course Description and Audience:
Course is for all employees who are working actively to improve process performance . This Course was developed to meet the following instructional needs: explain why, when and how each type of process map method is used, provide step-by-step instructions for creating and interpreting a process map, provide the participant with the tools and knowledge to make the process as efficient and effective as possible.
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Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the participants will be able to:
1. Understand and apply the principles of lean to manufacturing and transactional environments.
2. Explain when and why one would use process mapping.
3. Identify and describe the different types of process mapping techniques.
4. Know when to use what particular process mapping method.
5. Map a process.
6. Identify how and where performance data should collected.
7. Analyze a process map to identify waste and inefficiencies.
8. Establish a feedback loop that will monitor how well your process meets the needs of the customer.
Software:
JMP or Minitab, Excel and iGrafx
Prerequisites:
None
Section I
Lean Basics
Lean Introduction
Identification of Waste
Value Stream Mapping
Lean Performance Measures
Lean Solutions
Section II
Process Mapping Introduction
Relationship of Process Mapping to DMAIC and Six Sigma
Definition of a Process
What is Process Mapping?
Why Use Process Mapping?
Types of Process Maps
Process Mapping Process
Section III
SIPOC
SIPOC Definition
Developing the SIPOC Prior to the Detailed Process Map
Section IV
Process Flowcharting
Flowcharting Symbols
Creating a Flowchart
Flowchart Example
Flowchart Exercise
Section V
Cross-Functional Process Map
Creating a Cross-Functional Map
Cross-Functional Map Example
Cross-Functional Map Exercise
Section VI
Performance Data and the Process Map
Determining Process Performance
Adding Performance Data
Establishing Customer Feedback