eVSM Videos

This page provides access to some of the overview and training Videos for for eVSM.

eVSM Mix - Value stream mapping and analytics for Mixed Model Production

eVSM Mix Overview

 
  • eVSM Mix includes eVSM Standard and has additional applications for mixed model production
  • How to capture, analyze, and improve mixed model value streams using eVSM
  • Avoids all the pre-work and averaging of demand, cycle times and routings
  • Calculates product based mixed model analytics to help you choose the right improvements
 How to video how to capture, analyze, and improve mixed model value streams using eVSM

eVSM Standard Overview

eVSM Overview

 
  • How to capture, analyze, and improve the value stream using eVSM
  • Application types supported by eVSM
  • Complements the prize winning workbooks from the Lean Enterprise Institute
 How to video how to capture, analyze, and improve the value stream using eVSM

eVSM and the Continuous Improvement Process

eVSM for Continuous Improvement

 
  • See have eVSM aligns with the Continuous Improvement (CI) process
  • See how it helps minimize the grunt work at every steps from map capture, through analysis, and future state design
  • See how it can help you quickly explore what-if scenarios.
 How to video how to capture, analyze, and improve the value stream using eVSM

eVSM Applications

Quick Manufacturing

Plant level value stream mapping for discrete parts and assemblies that allows calculation of takt time, lead time, and capacities. This video shows a step by step tutorial on using the Quick Manufacturing stencil.

video tutorial on how to use eVSM quick manufacturing stencil. Value stream mapping video for manufacturing industries

Quick Processing

Plant level value stream mapping of chemicals and food processes that allows calculation of takt time, lead time, and capacities. This video shows a step by step tutorial on using the Quick Processing stencil.

video tutorial on how to use eVSM quick processing stencil for chemical and food processing industries

Quick Enterprise

Enterprise level value stream mapping. This video shows a step by step tutorial on using the Quick Enterprise stencil.

video tutorial on how to use eVSM quick enterprise stencil

Plant Milk Run

Plan one or more milk run routes to provide materials replenishment at workstations at fixed time intervals. It estimates the route time. You can then add or remove stops, change the route geometry, and couple/decouple loading and unloading operations.

Plant milk run video, how to plan one or more milk run routes to provide materials replenishment at workstations at fixed time intervals.

Mfg Multi Station Wizard

This wizard calculates the properties of an equivalent machine that has the same capacity as multiple machines with differing properties. Designed for use with the Quick Manufacturing stencil.

video tutorial for eVSM manufacturing Muti-station wizard used with quick manufacturing stencil

Processing Multi Station Wizard

This wizard calculates the properties of an equivalent machine that has the same capacity as multiple machines with differing properties. Designed for use with the Quick Processing stencil.

video tutorial for eVSM processing Multi-station wizard used with quick processing stencil for chemical and food processing industries

eVSM Tips

Visualizing Data

 
  • Gadget collections provide geometric views of key numbers
  • Plotting values of all variables in a bar chart
visualizing data eVSM video tutorial for Value Added/Non Value added

Source and Target

 
  • Connect data on the same map or separate maps
  • Link between wizard side calculations and main map
  • Create high level maps with detailed drill down pages
eVSM video tutorial how to connect or link value stream maps

Sequence Module

 
  • Create sequence arrows for upstream and downstream calculations
  • Auto Path functionality
  • Filtering summary center by path
eVSM video tutorial on how to sequence value stream maps

Managing Data Values

 
  • Data values can sometimes have a range, be approximate, or somehow derived
  • View different methods of managing data values on the map
eVSM video tutorial on how to manage data values on your value stream map

Quick Draw

 
  • Capture the flow with no data
  • Use base eVSM shapes
  • Learn tips to start your first map
 eVSM video tutorial how to easily draw your fist value stream map

Shape Families

 
  • Right-mouse menu to access dozens of similar shapes
  • Stacks include complete set of
eVSM video tutorial how to use value stream mapping software to create value stream maps

Copying Multiple Centers

 
  • Quickly replicate groups of shapes using Visio CTRL + drag
  • Useful when units have been modified
eVSM video tutorial how to easily create multiple centers on your value stream map

Page Resizing

 
  • Visio tip for increasing or decreasing the drawing page
  • Do not resize shapes, just adjust the page size
  • Resize from any edge
eVSM video tutorial on how to resize drawing page

Choose Your Units

 
  • Switch between compatible units
eVSM video tutorial on how to use multiple units on a value stream map