DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Unlocking Potential With Value Stream Mapping

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DRIVING
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT.

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Alex Kelleher

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    Handout: DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Unlocking Potential With Value Stream Mapping

    Read: Lean Transformations: Developing People, A Better Approach

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is more than a drawing exercise, it’s a proven Lean tool that helps manufacturers visualize the process and information flow, recognize lead times of each process, identify waste, and create actionable roadmaps for improvement. In this webinar, you’ll discover how VSM can uncover hidden inefficiencies and bring teams together to drive meaningful change.

    Participants will learn how to:
    • Define and map value streams across their operations
    • Spot bottlenecks, redundancies, and waste in current processes
    • Use VSM to prioritize improvements and align teams
    • Translate maps into actionable steps that deliver measurable results
    Whether you are new to Lean or looking to refresh your improvement toolkit, this session will give you practical insights to start applying Value Stream Mapping for real impact.

    Presenter

    Salvador Mendoza

    Technical Specialist

    With over 24 years of expertise in OEM/contract manufacturing across Healthcare, Life Science, and Industrial/Telecommunication sectors, I am thrilled to contribute as a Technical Improvement Specialist at IMEC. Specializing in Lean Six Sigma and advanced automation processes, I drive strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation. My experience as an Adjunct Professor in Industrial Electricity enhances my ability to develop and deliver effective training and work instructions, ensuring team proficiency and compliance with standards. Fluent in Spanish, I excel in leading diverse teams and creating collaborative environments that achieve superior business results. Committed to continuous learning, I strive to solve complex manufacturing challenges and exceed industry standards.

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