Course Information
Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping
Guide participants to map current value streams, identify waste and design future-state flows that improve lead time, productivity and cross-functional coordination.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
Value Stream Mapping is increasingly important as organizations need practical capability that connects strategy, daily execution and measurable results. Without a structured approach, teams often rely on experience alone, making outcomes inconsistent and difficult to sustain.
This course provides the concepts, tools and practice needed to strengthen value stream mapping. Participants learn how to analyze current situations, select appropriate methods and apply them to realistic workplace cases.
The program is designed for practical application. Through discussion, exercises and guided reflection, participants build a clear action orientation and prepare to transfer learning into their own work environment.
2. Learning Objectives
- Explain the core principles and business value of value stream mapping.
- Analyze current practices, gaps and risks related to value stream concepts.
- Use practical tools and templates to apply current-state mapping in workplace situations.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and communicate expectations clearly during implementation.
- Handle common obstacles, deviations or resistance without losing focus on objectives.
- Build an action plan to apply, monitor and sustain improvements after the course.
3. Target Participants
- Plant Managers and Production Leaders Need to improve productivity, quality, equipment reliability and shop-floor operating discipline.
- Production, Maintenance and Engineering Supervisors Directly manage production lines, equipment, standards, abnormalities and improvement activities.
- QA, QC, IE, Lean and Continuous Improvement Staff Support data analysis, process improvement, standardization and cross-functional implementation.
- Team Leaders and High-Potential Production Staff Prepare for broader responsibility in production, maintenance or operational excellence roles.
4. Course Content
The six-part course content covers value stream concepts, current-state mapping, data collection and flow metrics, waste identification, future-state design and implementation planning, moving from foundation to practical workplace application.
PART 01 Value Stream Concepts
- Define value stream concepts and its role in value stream mapping.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 02 Current-State Mapping
- Define current-state mapping and its role in value stream mapping.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 03 Data Collection And Flow Metrics
- Define data collection and flow metrics and its role in value stream mapping.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 04 Waste Identification
- Define waste identification and its role in value stream mapping.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 05 Future-State Design
- Define future-state design and its role in value stream mapping.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 06 Implementation Planning
- Define implementation planning and its role in value stream mapping.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
5. Training Methodology
The class is delivered in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The instructor presents concise concepts, facilitates discussion, leads case practice, provides feedback and helps participants convert knowledge into applied workplace behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Training Hours | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be updated | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
| To be updated | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
Note:The opening schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of registered participants, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.
- Duration:2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City:224 Dien Bien Phu, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi:51 Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
- Corporate In-House Training:Delivered at the office or factory; pricing is based on design scope, delivery location and class size.
- Additional Costs:Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive copyrighted course materials prepared by Masterskills, practice handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Selected practical training programs with content close to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for corporate clients.
Risk Management and Information SecurityJSC AceCook Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Supervisory Skills Nhan Vien Ban HangCompany Toyota Ben Thanh - Ho Chi Minh City
Professional Sales Staff SupervisionCompany FMC Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Giam Sat Kenh Ban HangTong Company Buu Dien Vietnam (VNPost) - Ho Chi Minh City
Consultative Solution Selling SkillsCompany Giai Phap TSL - Ho Chi Minh City
Supervisory Skills Ban HangJSC Bia Sai Gon Mien Trung - Ho Chi Minh City
Self-Management SkillsTap doan Mitsubishi Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
Seven Quality Management ToolsCompany TAKAKO Vietnam - Binh Duong
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