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    What Is Value Stream Mapping and How Does It Work?UntitledA Core Lean Technique for Operational Flow

    Value Stream Mapping Training in Hungary gives you a practical, hands-on way to see how work really flows across your operations and where value is lost. In a single focused day, you learn to map, analyse and improve the flow of materials and information that brings a product or service to the customer. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique rooted in the Toyota Production System and popularised for practitioners by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See. It is a non-certification skills course: there is no exam and no external awarding body. Instead, you build a workplace capability grounded in the five Lean principles and the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), and you receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning. The training suits Lean practitioners, operations and manufacturing managers, process engineers and supply chain professionals. For Hungary's automotive, electronics and shared-service employers, VSM is the diagnostic tool that turns delivery pressure into a clear, prioritised improvement plan. Start building the skill with Invensis Learning.

    What Is Value Stream Mapping and How Does It Work?A Core Lean Technique for Operational Flow

    Value Stream Mapping Training in Hungary gives you a practical, hands-on way to see how work really flows across your operations and where value is lost. In a single focused day, you learn to map, analyse and improve the flow of materials and information that brings a product or service to the customer.

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique rooted in the Toyota Production System and popularised for practitioners by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See. It is a non-certification skills course: there is no exam and no external awarding body. Instead, you build a workplace capability grounded in the five Lean principles and the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), and you receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning.

    The training suits Lean practitioners, operations and manufacturing managers, process engineers and supply chain professionals. For Hungary's automotive, electronics and shared-service employers, VSM is the diagnostic tool that turns delivery pressure into a clear, prioritised improvement plan. Start building the skill with Invensis Learning.

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    Key Highlightsof the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Structured Value Stream Mapping training in the Hungary is designed to help learners understand the core concepts, tools, methods, and practices covered in the program
    • Course content aligned with current industry expectations, workplace requirements, and practical learning objectives for lean and operations professionals in the Hungary
    • Real-world examples and scenario-based learning to help learners connect VSM concepts with everyday professional situations across manufacturing, service, and operations environments
    • Guided learning support to help participants strengthen understanding, improve confidence, and apply Value Stream Mapping skills effectively at work

    Structured Courseware and Learning Resources

    • Access to organized VSM course materials including current state map templates, future state design worksheets, value stream charter templates, and process icon reference guides designed to support step-by-step learning
    • Topic-wise learning resources, exercises, and knowledge checks to reinforce understanding of lead time calculation, bottleneck identification, and Kaizen burst techniques
    • Practice activities, assignments, quizzes, or workplace-based exercises included where applicable as part of a practical Value Stream Mapping bootcamp
    • Supplementary learning aids such as VSM implementation roadmaps, metrics tracking dashboards, case study workbooks, and flow efficiency calculation guides

    Instructor-Led, Practical Learning Experience

    • Live interactive sessions delivered by experienced lean practitioners with relevant domain expertise across manufacturing, operations, and process improvement
    • Real-world examples, case discussions, and applied mapping activities to improve practical understanding of current and future state VSM techniques
    • Opportunities to ask questions, clarify doubts, and participate in trainer-led discussions on waste identification, cycle time analysis, and lean execution planning
    • Training approach focused on helping learners use VSM concepts at work through Value Stream Mapping coaching

    Flexible Learning Support in Hungary

    • Flexible training formats available for individual learners and corporate teams in the Hungary
    • Options may include live virtual classroom training, onsite training, self-paced learning, or customized group training depending on availability
    • Learning support designed to help participants stay on track before, during, and after the Value Stream Mapping training
    • Additional revision, refresher, or post-training support may be available based on the selected course

    Learn the Core Concepts Covered in the Course

    • Understand foundational VSM principles, how value streams are defined, and how Value Stream Mapping applies to real process improvement environments
    • Learn how to conduct value stream walks, use standard VSM icons, populate data boxes, and construct current state maps based on the curriculum of Online Value Stream Mapping course
    • Explore practical use cases showing how VSM is applied across manufacturing lines, service delivery processes, and transactional business operations
    • Build role-relevant knowledge of future state design, execution planning, KPI selection, and stakeholder communication that supports better decision-making and workplace performance

    Practice, Assessment, and Completion Support

    • Practice current state mapping, future state design, and bottleneck identification through quizzes, exercises, and scenario-based simulations where applicable
    • Use assessments to identify knowledge gaps in VSM concepts and strengthen understanding of weaker areas
    • Receive guidance from instructors or learning support teams to improve understanding of lean process improvement practices and stay aligned with course objectives
    • Earn a course completion certificate after successfully meeting the training requirements

    Career and Workplace Application

    • Build practical VSM skills that can support career growth, role advancement, or improved job performance in the Hungary
    • Strengthen confidence in applying value stream analysis, waste elimination, and future state design to real-world process and delivery challenges
    • Improve professional credibility through structured, skill-focused Value Stream Mapping training recognized across Hungary industries
    • Support organizational capability building when delivered as Value Stream Mapping corporate training for employees across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and operations sectors

    Value Stream Mapping Training Eligibility in the HungaryWho Can Enroll?

    • No prior VSM experience is required to enroll; the course is open to all working professionals in the Hungary who want to learn value stream mapping from the ground up

    • Basic familiarity with process improvement or lean concepts is helpful but not mandatory for enrollment

    • Professionals from operations, manufacturing, quality, and business process improvement backgrounds are well suited for this training

    • Managers, engineers, and analysts who are responsible for process performance, waste reduction, or lean transformation initiatives will benefit directly from this program

    • Anyone working in or transitioning into lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement roles in the Hungary will find this training immediately applicable

    What You Gain from Learning to See Your Value StreamPractical Skills You Can Apply Day One

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Value Stream Mapping training helps operations professionals build a practical capability they can use immediately. You learn to map how work actually flows today, analyse where value leaks, and design a leaner future state, then plan the improvements to get there. Whether you work in automotive, electronics, logistics, pharmaceuticals or a shared-service centre, the skill applies directly to your own processes. It is ideal for Lean coordinators, process engineers, team leaders and managers who want to drive measurable improvement.

    If you want to move from reacting to daily problems toward systematically improving flow, VSM gives you a proven method. You leave able to facilitate a mapping session, quantify the gap between current and future state, and build a credible business case for change.

    • Learn to visualise an entire value stream in a single, shared view your team can act on
    • Spot the eight wastes and the real bottleneck instead of guessing where to improve
    • Draw accurate current-state maps from a Gemba walk, not from second-hand reports
    • Design future-state maps that link flow, pull and levelling to customer demand
    • Turn a map into a prioritised improvement roadmap and Kaizen event plan
    • Add a highly transferable Lean skill valued across Hungary's manufacturing and service sectors
    • Contribute confidently to operational excellence and cost-reduction programmes at work
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Group VSM training equips teams to map a real value stream from your own organisation during the session, so learning translates straight into workplace results. It suits plants, PMOs, engineering functions and service-centre teams that want a common improvement approach. For organisations under margin and capacity pressure, VSM creates a scalable, practical way to expose waste and rebalance work to strategy.

    If your teams struggle to connect local fixes to end-to-end flow, group training builds a shared method for prioritisation, flow and pull. Sites gain a consistent way to plan Kaizen events and track improvement over time.

    • Build a shared Lean language across operations, quality, engineering and logistics teams
    • Give cross-functional groups a common method for diagnosing and prioritising waste
    • Reduce lead time, inventory and rework by targeting the real constraints in your flow
    • Connect shop-floor and back-office improvement to customer demand and takt
    • Develop internal facilitation capability so mapping becomes a repeatable discipline
    • Standardise how sites and business units run improvement across Hungary
    • Deliver flexible onsite or live virtual sessions mapped around your production schedule

    Where VSM Skills Take Your Career in HungaryRoles and Sector Demand

    Value stream and Lean skills are increasingly sought after across Hungary, where automotive, battery, electronics, pharmaceuticals and shared-service employers run complex, high-volume operations that live or die on flow. As BMW, BYD, CATL and Mercedes-Benz scale capacity and the supplier base expands, employers need people who can diagnose waste and improve end-to-end processes, exactly the capability that Value Stream Mapping training builds. Demand spans process engineers, continuous improvement specialists, Lean managers, supply chain managers and operations leaders, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    Ft 14.3M

    Average Lean Manager salary, Hungary

    per year, ERI SalaryExpert 2026

    Ft 16.4M

    Average Operations Manager salary, Hungary

    per year, ERI SalaryExpert 2026

    630+

    Automotive suppliers in Hungary

    around 25% of total exports

    21%

    Share of national exports from automotive

    Hungarian automotive sector

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Automotive and Battery Manufacturing
    • —Electronics and Electrical Equipment
    • —Logistics and Supply Chain
    • —Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
    • —Shared Service and GBS Centres
    • —Engineering and Industrial Machinery

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —BMW, BYD, CATL and Mercedes-Benz all ramping capacity in Hungary through 2026
    • —Battery gigafactory investment pulling in new plants and suppliers
    • —Automotive alone drives 21% of exports and around 5% of GDP
    • —SSC and GBS hubs embedding Lean and continuous improvement roles
    • —Persistent shortage of skilled operational and process-improvement leaders
    • —EV transition reshaping supplier processes toward leaner, electronics-heavy flow

    Sources: ERI SalaryExpert, PayScale, Glassdoor (Hungary) 2026; Statista, trade.gov and Invest Hungary automotive data 2025-2026.

    The Operational Pressures Driving Lean Demand in Hungary

    Simultaneous Capacity Ramp-Ups

    BMW, BYD, CATL and Mercedes-Benz are all ramping in Hungary at once, creating unprecedented pressure to stabilise and balance new production lines to customer demand.

    VSM builds flow and prioritisation skills

    EV Transition Reshaping Suppliers

    As vehicles become more electronics-intensive, suppliers must redesign flows fast. Mapping the value stream is how teams plan that shift without disrupting live output.

    VSM builds current-to-future-state design skills

    Operational Leadership Shortage

    Hungary faces a shortage of skilled operational and process-improvement leaders. Professionals who can map, analyse and improve flow are scarce and highly valued.

    VSM makes improvement-capable talent stand out

    Supplier Network Cost Pressure

    With 630+ automotive suppliers competing on margin, plants must strip out waste and rebalance work. VSM exposes the non-value-added activity that quietly erodes profit.

    VSM builds waste-elimination skills

    Shared-Service Process Complexity

    Hungary's SSC and GBS hubs handle complex finance, HR and procurement flows where lead time hides in handoffs. VSM makes those administrative bottlenecks visible.

    VSM builds end-to-end mapping skills

    Logistics Hub Throughput Demand

    As a Central European distribution hub, Hungary needs faster, leaner logistics. Mapping material and information flow helps teams cut delay from supplier to customer.

    VSM builds material and information flow skills

    Sources: Statista, trade.gov, ceinterim.com and Edstellar (Hungary manufacturing and skills) 2025-2026.

    Value Stream Mapping is more than a diagram. It is the skill that turns operational pressure into a prioritised plan. Join the professionals helping Hungary's plants and service centres run leaner. Start today.

    Your Hungarian Operations Skill Shift

    From Firefighting to Flow

    The Shift Value Stream Mapping Delivers

    Hungary's manufacturing and service base is expanding with battery, EV and logistics investment, and employers increasingly separate people who can improve whole value streams from those who only fix local problems. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Today

    Limited leverage when improvement is seen as ad hoc rather than a real capability

    After Training

    Lean and operations leaders in Hungary command strong salary bands, with Lean Manager roles averaging around Ft 14.3M

    Today

    Passed over for continuous improvement roles that expect VSM fluency

    After Training

    Ready to lead mapping and Kaizen work across automotive, electronics and service sites

    Today

    Confident on the shop floor, but missing the end-to-end value stream view

    After Training

    Fluent in linking flow, pull and takt to customer demand, not just local fixes

    You Master Value Stream Mapping

    Before

    Improvement driven by opinion and firefighting, with no shared picture of the flow

    Now you have

    A structured method to see and improve end-to-end flow across your operation

    Before

    Effort spread across symptoms that never move overall output

    Now you have

    The ability to expose the eight wastes and target the real bottleneck

    Before

    Change ideas that stall without a clear plan or business case

    Now you have

    A future-state map and a prioritised, costed improvement roadmap

    Before

    Value tied to one process, hard to demonstrate to new employers

    Now you have

    A transferable Lean skill recognised across Hungarian industry

    "The gap between fixing todays problem and improving the whole flow is a learnable skill, and the plants that compete already know it."

    Join 50,000+ professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and levelled up their operations skills.

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

    Module 1: What is Value Stream

    • Understanding the definition of a value stream and how it differs from a process or department
    • Identifying value-adding and non-value-adding activities within a typical operational flow
    • Recognizing how value streams span organizational boundaries and connect to customer demand
    • Exploring examples of value streams from manufacturing and service environments in the Hungary

    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 programs

    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

    • Recognizing 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 organizational 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 Curriculumof the Value Stream Mapping Training

    The online Value Stream Mapping training course curriculum in the Hungary is structured across nine modules delivered in a one-day intensive program. 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.

    • Understanding the definition of a value stream and how it differs from a process or department
    • Identifying value-adding and non-value-adding activities within a typical operational flow
    • Recognizing how value streams span organizational boundaries and connect to customer demand
    • Exploring examples of value streams from manufacturing and service environments in the Hungary

    Builds the skill of seeing your work as customers experience it, not just as your own department's task list.

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    Skills You Will Build in This Value Stream Mapping CourseCurrent-State to Future-State Mapping

    This training moves you through the full VSM cycle in a single practical day, from Lean foundations and symbols to current-state mapping, analysis, future-state design and implementation planning. You practise on realistic scenarios so you leave able to facilitate mapping in your own workplace.

    Read and Frame a Value Stream

    Understand what you will learn in a VSM programme: the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), and how to tell value-added, non-value-added and necessary non-value-added activity apart from the customer's point of view.

    Apply the Standard VSM Symbols

    Use the standard symbol set to represent process boxes, material and information flow, inventory triangles, kanban, data boxes and Kaizen bursts, so any team can read and build a consistent map.

    Build an Accurate Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the value stream at the Gemba, and capture real cycle time, changeover, uptime, batch size and inventory to complete a timeline of value-added time against total lead time.

    Analyse Waste and Find the Bottleneck

    Read the current-state map to expose the eight wastes, calculate takt time, compare push against pull, identify the constraint that limits flow, and prioritise the highest-impact improvement opportunities.

    Design a Leaner Future-State Map

    Apply the eight future-state questions to design for continuous flow, introduce pull systems and supermarkets, set a pacemaker and level the mix, then quantify the gain from current to future state.

    Plan and Sustain the Improvement

    Translate the future-state map into an implementation roadmap and Kaizen event plan, set baseline metrics, and sustain gains with standard work so improvement becomes a repeatable discipline.

    Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in Hungary?

    Managers and Business Heads

    Unit Heads

    Quality Managers

    Process Planning Managers

    Manufacturing Engineers

    Lean Six Sigma Practitioners

    Operations Professionals

    Continuous Improvement Specialists

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    Value Stream Mapping Training Modesfor 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 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

    HUF 119690

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

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    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

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    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.

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

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    Value Stream Mapping Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational 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

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

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

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    Value Stream Mapping Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized 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

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

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

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    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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    HUF 119690

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning in HungaryExpert-Led Lean Training

    Invensis Learning delivers structured, practical Value Stream Mapping training for individual professionals and organisations that want to build genuine Lean capability. Our sessions pair experienced practitioner-trainers with flexible delivery, clear courseware and hands-on mapping so learning translates straight into workplace improvement. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan group training for your team, we focus on real-world application, practical exercises and measurable outcomes rather than passive content.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and process improvement practice, not just theory
    • Flexible formats: live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery for individuals and teams
    • Hands-on mapping exercises so you practise current-state and future-state maps in the room
    • Structured, easy-to-follow courseware covering the full VSM cycle in a single day
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training operation you can trust
    • Post-training support and resources to help you apply VSM at work
    • Corporate and group options tailored to Hungarian plants and service centres
    • A global training partner with local, time-zone-friendly support

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    Value Stream Mapping Training Locations in HungaryAll our classroom training is now available online at your convenience

    Value Stream Mapping in Hungary

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    Corporate VSM Training for TeamsFor Your Hungarian Sites

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    • Map a real value stream from your own site during the session for immediate impact
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual or hybrid formats
    • Schedules aligned with your production and shift patterns
    • Role-based examples drawn from automotive, electronics and service operations
    • Experienced Lean trainers with practical shop-floor and process expertise
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Hungary and wider regional sites

    Trusted by Industry Teams

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    What Our Learners Say

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    I Can Finally See the Whole Flow

    "The Gemba walk and current-state mapping exercises changed how I see our line. I went back to our plant near Gyor and mapped a bottleneck the same week, and we cut waiting time noticeably."

    Laszlo Kovacs

    Process Engineer, Automotive Supplier

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    Structured and Immediately Useful

    "Very practical and well paced. The future-state design questions gave me a clear structure for our improvement plan, and the trainer answered every real example I brought from work."

    Anna Toth

    Continuous Improvement Specialist

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    From Basics to Facilitating Maps

    "I came in with basic Lean knowledge and left able to facilitate a mapping session confidently. Learning to separate value-added from non-value-added work was the biggest takeaway for me."

    Gabor Nagy

    Operations Team Lead

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    A Shared Method Across Our Teams

    "We ran the training onsite for a cross-functional group and mapped one of our live value streams together. The shared language across operations and logistics was worth the investment on its own."

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    Operational Excellence Lead, Electronics Manufacturing

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    Real Outputs, Measurable Impact

    "As an L&D sponsor I needed training that produced results, not just attendance. The team came back with a future-state map and a prioritised Kaizen plan, which made the impact easy to measure."

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    Value Stream Mapping is a Lean technique for visualising and improving the end-to-end flow of materials and information that delivers a product or service to the customer. The training is worth it because you gain a practical, transferable skill valued across Hungary's automotive, electronics and service sectors, where improving flow directly reduces cost and lead time.

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    What is Value Stream Mapping and is the training worth it?

    Value Stream Mapping is a Lean technique for visualising and improving the end-to-end flow of materials and information that delivers a product or service to the customer. The training is worth it because you gain a practical, transferable skill valued across Hungary's automotive, electronics and service sectors, where improving flow directly reduces cost and lead time.

    Who should attend this Value Stream Mapping course?

    It suits Lean practitioners, operations and manufacturing managers, process and industrial engineers, supply chain and logistics professionals, and continuous improvement specialists. Anyone responsible for identifying and removing waste in a process flow will benefit, from shop floor to shared-service back office.

    Do I need prior Lean experience to join?

    No. There are no formal prerequisites. Some familiarity with Lean ideas such as waste, flow and pull is helpful, but the course introduces all the concepts you need in the context of mapping, so beginners and experienced practitioners can both take part.

    Which framework is the training based on?

    The training is grounded in Lean and the Toyota Production System, and follows the approach popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide Learning to See. It uses the standard VSM symbol set and the five Lean principles as its foundation.

    How long is the Value Stream Mapping training?

    The programme runs for one day (eight hours), covering Lean foundations, VSM symbols, current-state mapping, analysis, future-state design and implementation planning, with hands-on mapping exercises throughout the day.

    Pricing

    How much does the Value Stream Mapping training cost in Hungary?

    Pricing varies by delivery mode, group size and schedule, so individual and corporate rates differ. Fees are available on request. Contact a learning advisor for current pricing and to request a quote for your preferred format.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led sessions, structured courseware, hands-on mapping exercises, learning resources and templates, learner support, and a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Ask us for the full inclusions for your chosen format.

    Do you offer group or corporate rates for teams?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with schedules and pricing tailored to your team size and site. Group delivery is especially cost-effective because your team maps a real value stream together. Ask about corporate and group pricing.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, with instalment options on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the arrangement that suits you or your organisation.

    Is there a discount for enrolling a whole department?

    Volume-based pricing is available for departments and multi-site teams. The larger the group, the more we can tailor the schedule and rate. Request a quote and we will build a proposal around your team.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for the Value Stream Mapping training?

    No. This is a non-certification skills course with no exam. Learning is reinforced through hands-on mapping exercises and group discussion during the day rather than a formal test.

    Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?

    You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning. No external credential or certification is awarded, because VSM is a technique with no formal awarding body. The value is the practical skill you can apply immediately at work.

    How is my learning checked during the training?

    There is no formal assessment. Instead, you practise by building both a current-state and a future-state map for realistic scenarios, with the trainer guiding and giving feedback throughout, so you confirm your skills by doing.

    Will I be able to run a mapping session myself afterwards?

    Yes. By the end you will be able to select a product family, run a Gemba walk, draw a current-state map, analyse waste, design a future-state map, and plan the improvements, so you can facilitate mapping for your own team.

    Does the skill expire or need renewing?

    No. Because there is no certification, there is nothing to renew. The mapping skills are immediately applicable and do not expire, and many teams simply repeat the VSM cycle every six to twelve months as they improve.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Value Stream Mapping syllabus cover?

    The syllabus covers Lean foundations and the eight wastes, the standard VSM symbols, creating and analysing the current-state map, calculating takt time and finding the bottleneck, designing the future-state map, and building an implementation and Kaizen plan.

    Are the sessions hands-on or lecture-based?

    They are hands-on. Alongside concise concept explanations, you spend significant time drawing real maps. You create both current-state and future-state maps for practical scenarios so you learn the technique by applying it.

    Does VSM apply outside manufacturing?

    Yes. While it began on the factory floor, VSM applies to healthcare pathways, logistics, financial services, IT delivery and shared-service processes. Any environment with an end-to-end flow of work can be mapped and improved.

    What materials do I get with the course?

    You receive structured courseware, the standard VSM symbol reference, worked examples, and mapping templates you can reuse at work, along with post-training resources to support you as you apply the skill.

    How does VSM fit with Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen?

    VSM is a core Lean tool that complements Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen. It provides the diagnostic map that scopes DMAIC projects and defines which Kaizen events to run, making it a strong foundation for further Lean training.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the Value Stream Mapping training?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you will receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. A learning advisor can help you pick the right session.

    What training formats are available in Hungary?

    We offer live virtual (online) instructor-led training, classroom sessions, and onsite corporate delivery for teams. You can choose the format that best fits your schedule and location within Hungary, whether you take the Value Stream Mapping course online or attend in person. See upcoming batches to get started.

    Is the training available online for teams across Hungary?

    Yes. Live virtual instructor-led sessions let individuals and distributed teams join from anywhere in Hungary with real-time trainer interaction, so remote or multi-site groups can train together. Ask about corporate online delivery.

    How soon can I start?

    Public sessions run on a regular schedule, and corporate dates are arranged around your team's availability. Check the upcoming schedules or talk to a learning advisor to find the earliest date that works for you.

    Can I reschedule my enrolment?

    Yes. Flexible options let you reschedule to another batch where needed. Contact our support team and we will help you move to a session that fits, subject to our published policy.