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    Understand Value Stream Mapping and the Value It Adds

    A Practical Lean Skill You Can Use Now

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    What's Included in Your Value Stream Mapping Training

    • One-day interactive instructor-led training across nine modules

    • 8 PDUs on completion of the training

    • Coverage of current state and future state mapping

    • Copy of course material and SME-prepared study guide

    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning

    Key Highlights

    of the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    Value Stream Mapping Training Eligibility in the Switzerland

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from Value Stream Mapping Skills

    Outcomes That Show up on the Shop Floor

    Who Should Take Value Stream Mapping Training in Switzerland?

    • Managers and Business Heads

    • Unit Heads

    • Quality Managers

    • Process Planning Managers

    • Manufacturing Engineers

    • Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    • Operations Professionals

    • Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Where VSM Skills Take Your Career in Switzerland

    Roles, Sectors and Demand

    Value stream mapping skills open a clear path across Swiss industry, from process engineer and lean roles into operations and continuous improvement leadership. Employers in pharma, precision manufacturing, food and chemicals value people who can see waste and improve flow, and with labour costs high and margins under pressure, that capability is in steady demand. Value Stream Mapping training is a direct way to build it. Here is what the Swiss market is showing right now.

    Industry Pressures Driving Demand for Lean Flow Skills in Switzerland

    Value stream mapping is more than a Lean tool. It is the skill Swiss operations teams use to protect margin, shorten lead times and design leaner flow. Start building it today.

    Your Swiss Skills Transformation

    Your Value Stream Mapping Before and After

    The Shift This Training Delivers

    Swiss manufacturers and service operations are under real pressure to do more with less as labour costs stay high and supply chains stay volatile. The professionals who can map and improve the flow of value stand out. Here is the shift this training helps you make.

    Sources: Glassdoor, PayScale, ERI SalaryExpert (Switzerland) 2026.

    Module 2: What is Value Stream Mapping

    • Understanding the purpose, origins, and core principles of Value Stream Mapping as a lean tool
    • Distinguishing between VSM and traditional process maps, swimlane diagrams, and flowcharts
    • Exploring the two-map framework: current state mapping and future state design
    • Understanding when and how VSM is used within lean transformation and continuous improvement programmes

    Module 3: Benefits of VSM

    • Identifying how VSM supports waste elimination across the eight types of lean waste
    • Understanding how VSM improves process efficiency by providing a shared visual of the entire value stream
    • Exploring how VSM supports lean transformation by connecting improvement projects to a clear future state vision
    • Reviewing case examples where VSM led to measurable reductions in lead time, inventory, and defect rates

    Module 4: Common Mistakes in VSM

    • Recognising the impact of stakeholder gaps, including insufficient cross-functional involvement in mapping sessions
    • Understanding how resistance to change affects VSM adoption and how to address it proactively
    • Identifying mistakes related to neglecting the impact of proposed future state changes on downstream processes
    • Exploring other common pitfalls such as mapping at the wrong level of detail, skipping data collection, and failing to act on future state designs

    Module 5: Project Phases

    • Understanding the preparation phase including scoping the value stream, selecting the team, and setting objectives
    • Developing a value stream charter that defines the improvement scope, boundaries, goals, and success criteria
    • Planning data collection activities and establishing baseline metrics before beginning the current state walk
    • Aligning project phases with lean project management practices and organisational improvement governance

    Module 6: Understanding Current State

    • Conducting the VSM kick-off meeting and aligning the team on mapping scope and objectives
    • Performing value stream walks to observe and document actual process steps, flows, and information movement
    • Using standard VSM icons and notation to represent production processes, inventory, push arrows, and information flows
    • Populating data boxes with cycle time, changeover time, uptime, and other key process metrics
    • Identifying bottlenecks, wait times, and waste accumulation points in the current state map
    • Adding timeline swim lanes to calculate total lead time and process time across the value stream

    Module 7: Designing Future State

    • Applying the eight future state design questions to guide improvement decisions for the new value stream layout
    • Setting target metrics for cycle time, lead time, inventory levels, and flow efficiency in the future state
    • Using Kaizen bursts to mark specific improvement opportunities on the future state map
    • Documenting the future state map and communicating the target condition to stakeholders

    Module 8: Execution Planning

    • Defining improvement objectives derived from the gap between current state and future state maps
    • Identifying and allocating the resources, tools, and team members needed to execute the improvement plan
    • Selecting KPIs and establishing baseline measurements to track progress against future state targets
    • Conducting risk assessment for the execution plan and building mitigation strategies for common barriers

    Module 9: Plan Execution

    • Implementing the improvement plan using structured project management and lean execution techniques
    • Monitoring progress against KPIs and updating the value stream map to reflect improvements achieved
    • Communicating progress and results to stakeholders through visual management and structured review meetings
    • Embedding improvements into standard work and establishing ongoing measurement to sustain future state performance

    Course Curriculum

    of the Value Stream Mapping Training

    The online Value Stream Mapping training course curriculum in the Switzerland is structured across nine modules delivered in a one-day intensive programme. The course takes learners from foundational VSM concepts through to current state analysis, future state design, and execution planning, with each module building practical skills that can be applied directly in workplace improvement projects.

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    The Value Stream Mapping Skills You Will Build

    From Current State to Future State

    This one-day programme takes you through the full VSM cycle: map, analyse, redesign and plan. By the end you can draw a current-state map of any process, diagnose its waste and bottlenecks, design a leaner future state, and build the roadmap to get there.

    Map the Current State

    In this Value Stream Mapping training you will learn to walk the value stream on a Gemba walk and build an accurate current-state map, capturing cycle time, changeover, uptime, batch size and inventory exactly as work flows today.

    Read the Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME)

    Systematically review the map for the eight wastes of Lean: defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing, so the team sees where value leaks out of the flow.

    Use Standard VSM Symbols

    Apply the standard symbol set: process boxes, material and information flow arrows, inventory triangles, kanban symbols, data boxes and Kaizen bursts, so your maps read clearly across teams and functions.

    Find the Bottleneck and Takt Time

    Calculate takt time from customer demand, locate the constraint that limits overall output, and analyse push versus pull flow to target the highest-impact improvements rather than the easiest ones.

    Design the Future State

    Work through the eight future-state questions to design for continuous flow, introduce pull systems and supermarkets, and quantify the improvement from current to future state as a clear business case.

    Build the Implementation Plan

    Turn the future-state map into a prioritised Kaizen roadmap, set baseline metrics, and sustain the gains with standard work so improvements hold instead of slipping back over time.

    Value Stream Mapping Training Modes

    for Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey through the best Value Stream Mapping online training options available.

    Value Stream Mapping Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Value Stream Mapping training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

    Value Stream Mapping Corporate Group Training

    • Customised training aligned to organisational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

    Designed for organizations that want to build capabilities at scale, standardise knowledge, and support workforce development through customised team learning initiatives and Value Stream Mapping training for companies.

    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

    Value Stream Mapping Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customised learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions delivered by Value Stream Mapping training institute.

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    Value Stream Mapping Live Virtual Training

    Value Stream Mapping Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    CHF 320

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive weekend Value Stream Mapping training sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning for Value Stream Mapping in Switzerland

    Expert-Led, Practical and Flexible

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and teams who want a workplace-ready Lean skill, not just theory. Our trainers are seasoned practitioners in quality management and operational excellence, and every session is built around hands-on mapping so you leave able to run a value stream workshop yourself. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified Value Stream Mapping training company with regional support across Switzerland and more than 100 countries, we combine world-class content with flexible live virtual and classroom delivery for individuals and corporate groups.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and operational excellence practice
    • Instructor-led online (live virtual) and classroom formats to fit your schedule
    • Hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises in every session
    • Practical courseware you can apply to your own value stream at work
    • Flexible delivery for individuals and corporate teams across Switzerland
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified training provider with global reach
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the training
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme

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    Value Steam Mapping Training Locations in Switzerland

    Instructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts.

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Switzerland

    Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Tschuggen Torweg 1, 7050 Arosa

    Value Steam Mapping Training Location in Switzerland

    Hotel Les Trois, Rois Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel

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    Corporate Value Stream Mapping Training

    For Operations Teams

    • Delivered onsite or live virtual for teams across Switzerland
    • Tailored to map a real value stream from your own operation
    • Build a shared improvement language across operations and quality
    • Flexible scheduling that works around production and shift patterns
    • Experienced trainers with manufacturing and process expertise
    • Volume-based group pricing for departments and business units
    • Progress support and resources to sustain gains after the session

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    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for visualising the end-to-end flow of materials and information that delivers a product or service, so you can see waste and improve flow. It comes from the Toyota Production System and was popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1999 guide Learning to See.

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