Value Stream Mapping, Shared Resources

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Course Description

Just about every process that is a target for implementing lean must deal with shared resources. Typically, supermarkets provide buffers to these resources using a pull system. However, supermarkets are still inventory and they prevent the flow from being established upstream.  In this technical class on applying lean, delve into the newest techniques to implement lean in the most difficult and complex environment – shared resources. Discover methods for moving products and product families upstream by learning how to flow parts through shared resources. In this workshop, taught using lecture, group discussion and team exercises, learn how to identify process families and the benefits of dedicating parts to shared resources.  Determine how to use single and multiple FIFO lane techniques to create flow through shared resources, set intervals (EPEI) for shared resources, and calculate branch takt times.  Discover how to handle batch processes such as heat treat ovens, variable rework flows, and value stream management of shared resources.

Participants will learn to:

• determine process families when looking at upstream processes
• dedicate parts to shared resources
• set intervals (EPEI) for shared resources
• calculate branch takt time and average weighted cycle time
• use single and multiple FIFO lane systems to flow through shared resources
• deal with rework
• create flight schedules to handle batch processes
• schedule and sequence upstream resources
• manage the flow through shared resources

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Workshop Outcomes

• Improved understanding of how to use the eight principals that make a value stream lean 
• The ability to analyze a value stream and determine where you can create product flow and where you must use supermarket pull systems.
• Calculations for determining branch takt, interval, average weighted cycle times, etc.
• Scheduling and Value Stream Management techniques
• Improvement in key value stream performance metrics such production lead times, inventory, on time delivery, others

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Course Agenda

• Introduction
• Determining up-stream process families
• Dedicating parts to shared resources (including discussion of machine loading).
• EPEI interval analysis
• Branch takt & Average weighted cycle times
• Creating flow through shared resources
• FIFO systems and Supermarkets
• Handling rework
• Handling batch processes
• Using the one-point schedule
• Managing flow through shared resources
• Finance
• Support Groups

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Cancellation Policy:
Registrations may be transferred to another colleague without charge.  To be considered for a refund, we must receive notification of cancellation in writing no later than 21 days prior to the start of the workshop.  Cancellations received within 21 days are subject to the full registration fee and money will be held on account for up to one year for use at a future workshop or conference.  There is a $100 processing fee for all cancellations.