Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Checklist

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Project Definition & Scope

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Ensures a clear understanding of the VSM project's goals, boundaries, and resources.

Project Goal Statement

Define the Scope of the Value Stream (Start to End)

Product Family Focus (if applicable)

Estimated Project Duration (Days/Weeks)

Project Start Date

Number of team members

Key Stakeholders (Select all that apply)

Potential Risks & Constraints

Team Formation & Training

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Defines the necessary team members and ensures they possess the required knowledge of VSM principles.

Number of Team Members

Team Lead Assigned?

Team Member Roles (Select all that apply)

Brief Description of Team Member Expertise

VSM Training Provided?

Date of VSM Training (if applicable)

Notes on Team Communication & Collaboration Strategy

Current State Mapping - Preparation

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Activities to prepare for accurately documenting the current process.

Product/Service to be Mapped

Project Objectives (Briefly Describe)

Start-to-Finish or Finish-to-Start Mapping?

Number of Team Members Involved

Date of Initial Process Walkthrough

Data Collection Methods to be Used

Current State Mapping - Data Collection

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Verification of accurate data collection for process steps in the current state map.

Cycle Time (per step)

Changeover Time (if applicable)

Setup Time (if applicable)

Uptime Percentage (%)

Defect Rate (%)

Inventory Type (Raw, WIP, Finished Goods)

Inventory Quantity (Units)

Date of Data Collection

Notes on Data Collection Process

Current State Mapping - Process Walkthrough & Documentation

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Ensuring comprehensive documentation of the current state value stream, including all relevant details.

Detailed Description of Process Step

Cycle Time (per step)

Changeover Time (if applicable)

Uptime Percentage

Defect Rate (%)

Description of any FIFO Buffers & Size

Potential Waste Types Observed (Select all that apply)

Photograph/Diagram of Process Step

Current State Analysis - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Calculates and validates key performance indicators (KPIs) for the current state value stream.

Cycle Time (CT) - Average per Process Step

Lead Time (LT) - Total Value Stream

Process Time (PT) - Total for Value-Added Steps

Waiting Time (WT) - Total across all steps

Percent Complete and Accurate (%C&A)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) - For Key Machines

Inventory Levels (WIP) - Average at Key Points

Assumptions & Notes Regarding KPI Calculations

Future State Mapping - Design Principles

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Verification of Future State Design based on lean principles and improvement opportunities.

Lean Principle Prioritization

Target Lead Time Reduction (%)

Target Inventory Reduction (%)

Rationale for Process Standardization

Potential Bottleneck Elimination Methods

Primary Pull System Type

Justification for Automation Decisions (if applicable)

Target Implementation Date for Future State

Future State Mapping - Process Design

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Focuses on defining the detailed process flow for the future state value stream.

Target Cycle Time per Process Step

Target Lead Time for the Value Stream

Process Step Layout Change Required?

Standardized Work Elements Implemented?

Description of New Process Flow/Layout Changes

Pull System Implementation?

Target Work-in-Progress (WIP) Level

Details on Kanban System Design (if applicable)

Equipment Maintenance Strategy?

Implementation Planning

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Creation of a detailed action plan for implementing the future state value stream.

Estimated Implementation Cost

Target Implementation Start Date

Target Completion Date

Key Resources Required (e.g., Equipment, Personnel)

Potential Risks & Mitigation Strategies

Number of team members responsible for implementation

Implementation Approach (Phased, Big Bang, etc.)

Detailed Action Plan (broken down into tasks, owners, and deadlines)

Verification & Sustainability

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Ensures the implemented future state is monitored, maintained, and continuously improved.

Initial Implementation Date

Frequency of Value Stream Performance Reviews (e.g., monthly, quarterly)

Who is responsible for monitoring the future state value stream?

Briefly describe the key metrics being tracked to ensure sustainability.

Target Improvement Percentage for Lead Time (vs. Current State)

Documentation Status (post-implementation)

Describe any challenges encountered during implementation and potential mitigation strategies.

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