Lean Value Streaming
Overview:
McLaw’s custom 7step Value Streaming approach enables efficiencies through identifying and removing or reducing non-value added tasks and bottlenecks in processes.
Using state of the art iGrafx software and world class business problem solving tools and techniques, McLaw will mentor you and your nominated change agents through the 7 steps in pursuit of validated improvements for pilot.
Step1 – High Level Process Analysis (Capture an understanding of the processes)
Step2 – 1st Draft capture of Value Steam Map (Workshops to capture a draft map)
Step3 – Walk the process / Data Capture / Process Observations (Data and Map Validation)
Step4 – Final Value Stream Draft (McLaw create and gain sign off on the Value Stream Map)
Step5 – Kaizen Workshops (2 Part Issue and Improvement brainstorming workshops)
Step6 – Cost Benefit Analysis of Improvements and Project Selection
Step7 – Pilot the selected improvements (2-6 week improvement pilot as required)
McLaw will support the piloting of the selected improvements to ensure they are executed effectively and that the benefits are realised before you complete a full roll out of the improvements into your organization.
Benefits:
Value Streaming is an effective way to engage staff and look at processes end 2 end. This ensures improvements do not just pass the issue to another area in the organization. During the project data is captured enabling clear and concise cost benefit analysis.
Typically organizations see a
•20-40% increase in productivity by reducing and removing non-value added tasks
•Improved customer satisfaction by speeding up service delivery by removing and reducing wait times in the processes.
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• 20-30% reduction in errors that translate to a cost benefit.
Summary
Value Streaming can dramatically improve the bottom line, help grow the top line through improved customer responsiveness and improve employees' attitudes and engagement.
