Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Checklist
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Project Definition & Scope
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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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