It is the most powerful tool in the world. Based on my experience of visiting world class companies globally, 5S was implemented first because the place has to be cleaned and organized before you can even think of making any process improvement.
DurationIt is the most powerful tool in the world. Based on my experience of visiting world class companies globally, 5S was implemented first because the place has to be cleaned and organized before you can even think of making any process improvement.
Things have to be in place and everything should have a place. Let me share with you another very powerful tool called Value Stream Management in the journey of achieving Operational Excellence (OPEX). The tool to accomplish it is the similarly named value steam mapping (VSM).
The difference between the two is that the management step lays down the foundation and the mapping step defines specific steps and a blueprint to accomplish the goals.
VSM is a tool that helps you see and understand the flow of material/document/information as a product or a service makes its way through the value stream.
It is a visual representation of every process from start to finish and a method to develop a future state map that minimizes waste and clearly depicts how value should flow. It helps plan to make the future state a reality.
VSM is a process that helps to:
Follow a product’s path from supplier to customer (Figure 1).
See and understand the flow of material and information as a product makes it way through the value stream.
Draw a visual representation of every process in the material and information flow.
Draw a future state map that minimizes waste in the entire information and material process.
VSM helps product managers visualize more than just single-process level in operation. After VSM, it becomes easy to see waste and identify its sources.
VSM also provides associates and managers with a common language.
Finally, VSM provides a beginning-to-end blueprint for improvement. It shows the relationship between information flow (such as orders, e-mails, package labels, etc.) and the material flow during operations.
Blue Ocean Academy is one of the largest training organizations in the MENA region and Indian Sub-continent, driving continuous growth and transformation for more than 25 years, through impactful professional training and consulting services.
Backed by a future-proof and pragmatic approach, we deliver an ever-expanding range of course programs to executives across different industries and sectors to secure a competitive edge amidst every challenge.
Together with our team of program experts and consultants, we are committed to enriching executives and organizations with a truly global experience. Excellence and innovation are the cornerstones defining our unparalleled quality of award-winning services.
Vision
Since inception, Blue Ocean has been driven by the passion to become the leading partner for professional training services in the Middle East.
To become a highly trusted knowledge empowerment enterprise in the Middle East Region by providing quality education and training
To become a key player in associated services like Consulting, Conferences and Talent Management
As we continue to expand our footprint beyond the Middle East, our focus would be to design and deliver an impeccable and unforgettable experience for our customer base.
Mission
Excellence and innovation are at the forefront of everything we deliver. The passion and integrity of our teams drive our mission forward.
To provide world-class, cost-effective value-for-money employment-linked training courses in a relaxed, friendly, accessible multi-cultural environment
To forge and strengthen affiliations with some of the best international professional training institutions
To provide a rewarding and inspiring experience that meet or exceed the Customers’ expectations and gain recognition in Training, Education, Consulting, Talent Management and Conferences
We have embarked on a lifetime journey of excellence, and the passion for offering quality and innovative services to our customers has only become stronger with time.
Values
At Blue Ocean, we are driven by the values of SPIRIT – Service, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation & Teamwork. Blue Ocean manifests these core values in all its processes, to offer product and service excellence, ultimately resulting in empowerment of professionals and businesses.
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