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Value Stream Mapping of Affinity Manufacturing Ltd. for Process Optimization

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Affinity Manufacturing Ltd.
Affinity Manufacturing Ltd.
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Sunit Bector
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40 hours per learner
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Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Operations Project management Supply chain optimization
Skills
customer service continuous improvement process lead time reduction process optimization project planning data collection goal setting data-driven decision making single-minute exchange of die (smed) product lining
Details

Identify value-added and non-value-added activities in Affinity Manufacturing Ltd.’s process to reduce waste, improve lead times, and boost overall efficiency. The goal is to streamline operations through value stream mapping, enabling data-driven decisions for continuous improvement and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Deliverables

📋 Project Plan & Phases:

Phase 1: Project Kickoff (

  • Define the scope: which product line/process?
  • Set goals (e.g., reduce lead time by 20%, identify top 5 wastes)
  • Gain buy-in from leadership and department heads
  • Schedule on-site observation times

Phase 2: Current State Mapping

  • Go to Gemba (shop floor): Walk the process
  • Map the process from customer order to delivery
  • Collect data: cycle times, lead times, WIP, delays, downtime
  • Interview team members at each step
  • Create current state VSM with:
  • Process boxes
  • Inventory
  • Information flow
  • Timeline (Lead time + Process time)

Phase 3: Waste Analysis

  • Identify 7 types of waste (TIMWOODS: Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, Skills)
  • Highlight bottlenecks, long changeovers, delays
  • Use root cause tools (Fishbone, 5 Whys) to dig deeper

Phase 4: Future State Mapping

  • Brainstorm solutions:
  • SMED (quick changeover)
  • Kanban
  • 5S
  • Cellular layout
  • Automation or standardization
  • Draw future state map
  • Set measurable goals (e.g., reduce lead time from 10 days to 5)

Phase 5: Presentation & Next Steps

  • Present findings to stakeholders
  • Share current vs. future state maps
  • Provide an action plan for implementation:
  • Short-term wins
  • Long-term initiatives
  • Recommend regular VSM reviews

📈 Expected Deliverables:

  • Current State VSM
  • Waste and Bottleneck Report
  • Future State VSM
  • Improvement Action Plan
  • Executive Summary Presentation


Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

About the company

Company
https://www.machining.ca/
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
11 - 50 employees
Advanced manufacturing, Manufacturing
Representation
Family-Owned Small Business

Our areas of expertise include
CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Surface Grinding,
CMM COC Reports & more.