Applying VSM in Office Area

Overview

Most Lean initiatives conducted by manufacturers are focused mostly on production activities – mapping the value stream of raw materials and information flow from dock-to-dock and the work practices within the manufacturing processes. Much of the untapped potential for productivity improvements lies, however, in non-production areas where the value stream relates to management. These management and office value streams directly support the daily production needs of a garment factory.

This course offers a step-by-step approach to applying Lean initiatives to the administrative and office environment. It is a must learn for Lean leaders looking to improve their production support activities and to respond to market needs in timely manner. The complete course is a valuable tool in applying value stream mapping (VSM) to non-production areas, identifying office waste, establishing performance metrics, speeding up administrative workflow and improving office efficiency.

Outcomes

You will be able to:

• Simplifying and speeding up workflow 
• Improving office efficiency
• Eliminating costly waste 
• Increasing profit margins 
• Mapping the current state by observing the flow of work units and information
• Drawing the Value Stream Map of current state using international icons
• Distinguishing between wastes and value Added
• Identifying the Lean metrics thrived from the VSM
• Recognizing the areas for improvement

Expected Benefits

• Reduce related -activities cost by 60%
• Reduce work units retention time by 80%
• Reduce processing time by 20%
• Enhance staffs utilisation by 58%
• Eliminate unnecessary activities by 25%

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