Not enough mapping but too much focus on problem solving methodology instead. I would rather go through some bacis examples with the instructor, building actual maps.
Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping
This course is part of Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication Specialization
Instructors: Kelley O'Connell
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What you'll learn
Identify the purpose and benefits of using VSM in process improvement.
Use standard VSM symbols and notations to represent processes, material flows, and information flows.
Analyze a completed Value Stream Map to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement.
Skills you'll gain
- Waste Minimization
- Business Process Modeling
- Operational Efficiency
- Business Process Improvement
- Workflow Management
- Lean Methodologies
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Process Mapping
- Business Workflow Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Process Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Process Optimization
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Process
- Process Management
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