A VSM Standard for a Lean deployment

A VSM Standard for a Lean deployment
What Is a VSM Standard ?
A Value Stream Mapping standard applies the lean concept of standard work to the activity of creating
and leveraging value stream maps. These are critical assets at the heart of a lean deployment. As with
other standard work this is a documented method such that the work can be easily done according to the
standard. Because there is a standard, it can be improved over time and any improvement leveraged
over the whole organization.
eVSM has been designed to promote the creation and leverage of a VSM standard. This document
discusses how this is done and provides metrics on the benefits
Who uses the VSM Standard ?
Value Stream
Lean Six Sigma
Manager
Practitioner
The standard is used by everyone involved in
drawing, analyzing and comprehending value
stream maps. It’s highly leveraged in any
Process
organization involved in a lean deployment.
Process
Improvement
Worker
Expert
What is in the VSM standard ?
Process
The VSM standard defines which variables need
to be measured & calculated on the map. For
Standard
Operators
xx
Staff
Variables
variables that need to be calculated it specifies
the equations with which the calculations are
Cycle Time
xx
Sec
done.
Changeover
xx
Mins
Time
The VSM standard groups variables on the map
Uptime
xx
%
into standard Activity Centers (with Cycle Time,
Staff, Changeover Time..), Summary Blocks
(Lead Time, Inventory Turns,..) etc..
Standard
Standard
Summary
Chart
For critical parameters on the map, standard
Charts are specified (operator balance, CT/TT
chart..).
What are the benefits ?
The benefits of a standard are :
1. Rapid mapping
2. Eliminating need to write basic equations
3. Eliminating need to define basic charts
4. Easier and uniform map comprehension
5. Less errors
Production Time
Standard
Takt Time =
Activity
Demand
Standard
Equation
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Understanding eVSM Standardization Components
Name – This is the variable name in the eVSM
Name
data block (shown on right).
Unit – Names have associated default units that
are automatically applied.
Changeover
x.xx
Hr
Unit
Time
A List of Names and Units is part of the VSM
Standard.
Value
Equation – Equations allow some variables (like
NVA Time or Production Lead Time) to be
automatically calculated from other data on the
map. Equations are processed using Excel and can
use any excel functions.
Managed Equations in eVSM are part of the VSM
Standard.
Takt Time (Secs) = Demand / Production Time (Secs)
Set – A combination of names, units and
equations can be stored and distributed to other
Units
users as a “set”. A “set” and “stencil” (see below)
together define a VSM Standard.
ACME Standard
Names
Equations
Macro Shapes – These are a collection of
several simple eVSM shapes into a macro shape
that can be put on the map with a single drag &
Process
drop. The VSM Standard includes macro shapes for
Activity Centers and Summary Blocks.
Operators
xx
Staff
Preconfigured plots (like a CT/TT Plot) can also be
Inventory
Cycle Time
xx
Sec
set up and stored in the VSM standard so they can
Changeover
x.xx
Unit
xx
Mins
Time
applied with a single drag & drop.
Uptime
xx
%
Company logo’s, titles, revision blocks etc.. can all
x.xx Day
be included in macro shapes and stored in the VSM
Standard to provide uniformity to value stream
x.xx Sec
maps.
Stencil – Macro Shapes can be moved to a
stencil from which they can be applied with a
drag & drop. This stencil can be saved as a file
to use on new maps or share with others.
A “stencil” in combination with a “set” comprise
the VSM Standard in eVSM.
A VSM Standard button on the computer
desktop automatically opens eVSM with the
standard for new maps.
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Steps to Create a VSM Standard
Basic Steps
Follow these steps to create a VSM standard:
Decide on Names & Units you would like to use
and enter these into the eVSM as a Set.
Write Managed Equations.
Create macro shapes.
Put the macro shapes in a stencil file.
Getting Help
Contact us to help you create a standard. It’s not
difficult and really pays off. We will be hosting
webcasts that illustrate standards development and
usage corresponding to some of the key workbooks
in our lean library (such as “Learning To See”).
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Eliminating Waste
Mapping without a VSM standard will result in a great deal of waste !. eVSM is explicitly designed to help you
create and leverage a VSM standard to the benefit of your organization. Contact us to see how.
Standard
CT Plot
Drag and Drop
Standard Title
Plant
Box including
Summary
logo, site and
email.
Drag and
Dropped
Standard
Unit
Converter
Drag and
Dropped
Drag and Dropped
Lead Time
Standard Activity
Summary
Center
Standard Equations Automatically Computed
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