Value Stream Mapping: From Chaos to Clarity

Join us in person for a two-day, hands-on Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshop at Gemba Academy’s training facility in Keller, TX.

Is your team aiming for better clarity, stronger collaboration, and smoother processes? Value Stream Mapping is a practical tool that helps you align around what matters most. Whether you're in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, or a service environment, this workshop will show you how work really flows, and where it gets held up.

What You'll Walk Away With

• A clear understanding of how to map your current processes
• Insight into where waste and delays are hiding
• A future state map aligned to what actually adds value
• A practical plan to drive measurable improvements
• Confidence to lead or contribute to improvement efforts
  

Who Should Attend

This workshop is a great fit for:

• Anyone who wants to learn how to visualize and improve a process
• Continuous improvement professionals
• Team leaders, supervisors, and frontline managers
• Individuals looking to get involved in making improvements at work

No prior experience with Value Stream Mapping is requiredJust bring your curiosity and a willingness to participate.

What the Day Looks Like

You’ll work alongside others in a collaborative setting, guided by a Gemba Academy practitioner. Expect real examples, practical exercises, and useful tools you can take back to your team.

Morning

• Lean Basics: Value, Wastes, Flow
• VSM Fundamentals
• Current State VSM
  

– Lunch Break –

Midday

• Finding the Problems and the Wastes
• Problem Solving Basics

Afternoon

• Future State VSM
• Improvement Planning
• Sustaining the Gains
• Wrap up with key takeaways

Workshop Topics Include

• How to choose the right product or service family to map
• Building your current state map: materials, info, and flow
• Identifying bottlenecks and sources of waste
• Designing an improved future state
• Turning ideas into a focused improvement plan
• Tips for leading VSM efforts inside your organization
  

What if these dates don’t work for me?

If you are interested in future dates of our upcoming classes or if you are interested in booking a private training class at our Keller Training Center...

*Minimum class size requirements will apply for private events.

Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Or visit our Events page at gembaevents.com

Location and Areas of Interest:

The Gemba Academy training center in Keller, Texas is nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with easy access to dining, museums, parks, and many other attractions.

Local Airports:

DFW Airport (14 mi)

Southwest Airlines (27 mi)

Hotels:

Hampton Inn, Keller Town Center (1.5 mi)

Hyatt Place, Fort Worth/Alliance Town Center (6.5 mi)

Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Worth/Alliance Airport (6 mi)

Dining and Attractions:

Fort Worth Stockyards (15 mi)

Southlake Town Square (7 mi)

About Gemba Academy:

Gemba Academy is a leading provider of continuous improvement training, helping organizations and individuals build a culture rooted in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence. Since 2009, we’ve supported companies of all sizes, from small businesses to global enterprises, through a flexible mix of online training, expert-led live instruction, coaching, and industry-recognized certifications. With over 2,000 practical videos covering proven methodologies and leadership strategies, our training delivers immediate value by equipping professionals to solve problems, lead effectively, and drive sustainable improvement. To learn more about Gemba Academy’s online content, in-person training events, expert coaching, and certifications, please visit https://www.gembaacademy.com/.

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