Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Poster (PDF)

BENEFITS OF DOCUMENT

1. Provides a summary of the four key phases of value stream mapping.
2. Serves as a supplementary tool for your value stream mapping workshop session.
3. Print the poster in A3/A4 size right out from your office copier machine.

DESCRIPTION

This product (Value Stream Mapping [VSM] Poster) is a 3-page PDF document with a supplemental PowerPoint document, which you can download immediately upon purchase.

The Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Poster describes the four key phases of managing a value stream mapping project in an organization.

The poster is available in two distinct themes: a vibrant color scheme and a professional monochrome version. In both formats, the poster comes in a convenient PDF as well as an editable PPTX format, enabling effortless printing on A3/A4-sized paper from standard office copier machines. This versatile resource can be prominently displayed on employee workstations or distributed alongside your training materials.

Furthermore, the poster is an ideal supplement to Value Stream Mapping training presentations. It serves as a valuable takeaway, summarizing the core principles of VSM and reinforcing the key takeaways from your training.

The VSM Poster describes the four main phases of value stream mapping activities:

1. Define Product/Service Family
•  Prepare for the value stream mapping activity; define the value stream mapping charter, including objective, scope and product family.

1.1 Define and scope problem
1.2 Pick product family
1.3 Determine value stream mapping objective and benefits
1.4 Create value stream mapping project charter

2. Document Current State
•  Document the current state so as to gain a deep understanding about your current work systems and the related barriers to delivering value.

2.1 Map current state value stream
2.2 Quantify current state value stream performance
2.3 Analyze and identify improvement opportunities

3. Design Future State
•  Design a future state value stream map that enables outstanding performance on all fronts; prioritize improvement projects.

3.1 Develop future state value stream map
3.2 Prioritize improvement projects

4. Create Implementation Plan
•  Adopt the new design, create an implementation plan and lay the foundation for continued improvement.

4.1 Develop implementation plan
4.2 Seek management approval
4.3 Implement the plan and monitor progress

The VSM Poster also includes detailed visual aids and symbols that streamline the mapping process, making it easier for teams to grasp complex workflows quickly. Its user-friendly design ensures that even those new to VSM can effectively contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Source: Best Practices in Value Stream Mapping PDF: Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Poster PDF (PDF) Document, Operational Excellence Consulting