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    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why It MattersUntitledA Practical Lean Skill for Colombian Operations

    Value Stream Mapping Training in Colombia is a practical, one-day Lean skills course that teaches you to visualise the full flow of materials and information behind a product or service, from concept to customer. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a core technique of Lean management, rooted in the Toyota Production System, and made accessible to practitioners worldwide by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 classic Learning to See. Across the programme you learn to build current-state and future-state value stream maps, expose the eight wastes of Lean, calculate takt time, and turn your findings into an actionable improvement plan. It suits operations and manufacturing managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals working in Colombia's fast-growing manufacturing, food and beverage, and logistics sectors. This is a non-certification skills course with no exam. You practise mapping through hands-on exercises and leave with a course completion record from Invensis Learning and a technique you can apply at work from day one.

    What Is Value Stream Mapping and Why It MattersA Practical Lean Skill for Colombian Operations

    Value Stream Mapping Training in Colombia is a practical, one-day Lean skills course that teaches you to visualise the full flow of materials and information behind a product or service, from concept to customer. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a core technique of Lean management, rooted in the Toyota Production System, and made accessible to practitioners worldwide by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 classic Learning to See.

    Across the programme you learn to build current-state and future-state value stream maps, expose the eight wastes of Lean, calculate takt time, and turn your findings into an actionable improvement plan. It suits operations and manufacturing managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals working in Colombia's fast-growing manufacturing, food and beverage, and logistics sectors.

    This is a non-certification skills course with no exam. You practise mapping through hands-on exercises and leave with a course completion record from Invensis Learning and a technique you can apply at work from day one.

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    Key Highlightsof the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Structured Value Stream Mapping training in the Colombia 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 Colombia
    • 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 Colombia

    • Flexible training formats available for individual learners and corporate teams in the Colombia
    • 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 Colombia
    • 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 Colombia 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 ColombiaWho Can Enroll?

    • No prior VSM experience is required to enroll; the course is open to all working professionals in the Colombia 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 Colombia will find this training immediately applicable

    What You Gain from Learning to Map Value StreamsSkills You Apply the Next Day at Work

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Value Stream Mapping training helps you move from running individual process steps to seeing and improving the whole flow. The course suits operations managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals who want a practical, hands-on skill. Whether you work on a factory floor, in a warehouse, in a healthcare pathway or in a back-office process, mapping the value stream shows exactly where waste, waiting and inventory build up, so you can act with confidence.

    If you want a skill that pays off on the job from week one, VSM is a clear choice. You gain a repeatable method to diagnose flow, design a leaner future state, and lead improvement work that connects to real business results.

    • See your entire process in one view and spot waste that daily reports hide
    • Build current-state and future-state maps using the standard VSM symbol set
    • Calculate takt time, cycle time and lead time to find your real bottleneck
    • Turn mapping insights into a prioritised, actionable improvement plan
    • Lead Lean and Kaizen improvement events with a shared, visual language
    • Apply a versatile skill across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and services
    • Strengthen your profile for operations and continuous improvement roles in Colombia
    • Leave with a course completion record from Invensis Learning
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Group Value Stream Mapping training helps organisations build a shared improvement capability by equipping teams to map, analyse and redesign their own value streams. It can be delivered for a single plant, a business unit or a cross-functional operations group. For organisations under pressure to cut lead time and cost, team mapping sessions create alignment and a clear, prioritised improvement roadmap.

    If your teams launch many improvement efforts with little focus, VSM group training gives them one visual method to see the full flow, agree on the biggest bottleneck, and design a leaner future state together.

    • Equip cross-functional teams to map and improve real value streams together
    • Reduce lead times, inventory and rework across your operations
    • Create a shared Lean language across operations, quality and logistics
    • Target improvement effort where it delivers the highest impact
    • Build in-house facilitation capability for ongoing Kaizen
    • Standardise process improvement across plants and business units
    • Choose flexible onsite, live virtual or classroom delivery for teams
    • Connect shop-floor improvement to measurable business outcomes

    Where the Skill Takes Your Career in ColombiaRoles, Demand and Sectors

    Value Stream Mapping is one of the most transferable Lean skills in Colombia's operations job market. As manufacturers, food and beverage producers, and logistics firms scale up and adopt continuous improvement, employers increasingly look for professionals who can map, analyse and streamline end-to-end flow, the very capability Value Stream Mapping training builds. Demand runs from continuous improvement analysts and process engineers up to operational excellence coordinators and operations managers, and here is what the market shows right now.

    COP 2.6M

    Process Engineer pay, Colombia

    per month average, Computrabajo 2026

    COP 5.5-6M

    Continuous Improvement Manager pay, Medellin

    per month, elempleo 2026

    3.9%

    Industrial output growth

    year-on-year, early 2026, Trading Economics

    USD 23.55B

    Freight and logistics market

    2026, 6.18% CAGR to 2031

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Manufacturing and Consumer Goods
    • —Food and Beverage Production
    • —Automotive and Auto Parts
    • —Logistics, Freight and Distribution
    • —Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
    • —Banking, BPO and Shared Services

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —Industrial output up 3.9% year-on-year in early 2026
    • —Beverage manufacturing grew 16.7%, food processing 10.5%
    • —Transport equipment output surged 32.9%
    • —Freight and logistics market worth USD 23.55 billion in 2026
    • —Kaizen, TPM and SMED now embedded in Colombian plants
    • —Nearshoring drawing fresh manufacturing investment

    Sources: Computrabajo, elempleo, Talent.com, Michael Page, Robert Half (Colombia) 2026; Trading Economics; Mordor Intelligence (freight and logistics).

    The Operational Pressures Driving Demand for VSM in Colombia

    Waste Hidden Between Process Steps

    Colombian plants often measure output department by department, so waiting, inventory and rework between steps stay invisible. Value stream mapping makes the full flow visible so teams can act on it.

    VSM reveals waste that reports hide

    Long Lead Times and Excess Inventory

    Rising demand in food, beverage and consumer goods exposes long lead times and stockpiles. Mapping the value stream shows exactly where inventory and delay build up so they can be reduced.

    VSM pinpoints where flow breaks down

    Nearshoring Raises the Productivity Bar

    As nearshoring brings new manufacturing to Colombia, plants must match global cost and delivery standards. Designing leaner flow with current and future-state maps is central to competing.

    VSM builds Lean flow design skills

    Scarce Continuous Improvement Talent

    Employers report a shortage of people who can facilitate Lean mapping and lead improvement. A practical VSM skill sets candidates apart in a market deep in general operations experience.

    VSM makes your profile stand out

    Logistics Complexity at Scale

    A freight and logistics market worth USD 23.55 billion in 2026 demands leaner flow across warehouses and distribution. Mapping information and material flow together exposes the real constraints.

    VSM streamlines material and information flow

    Improvement Effort Spread Too Thin

    Teams launch many Kaizen events with little focus and modest results. A value stream map provides the shared diagnosis that points every improvement effort at the single biggest bottleneck first.

    VSM prioritises the highest-impact fix

    Sources: Trading Economics (industrial output); Mordor Intelligence, DataInsights (freight and logistics); Invest in Colombia; elempleo 2026.

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill your operation can use immediately. Join professionals across Colombia who turn process visibility into faster, leaner delivery. Start with a focused one-day programme.

    Your Colombia Operations Transformation

    From Delivery Focus to Value Stream Thinking

    The Shift Value Stream Mapping Delivers

    Colombia's manufacturing, food and logistics operations are scaling fast, and employers increasingly separate people who can see and improve end-to-end flow from those who only run individual steps. Here is the shift this one-day programme delivers.

    Today

    Improvement ideas compete for attention with no clear priority

    After VSM

    You target the single highest-impact bottleneck first

    Today

    Waste between steps stays hidden in departmental reports

    After VSM

    The whole flow is visible in one current-state map

    Today

    Continuous improvement roles feel out of reach

    After VSM

    You bring a practical, in-demand Lean skill to the table

    You Master Value Stream Mapping

    Before

    Process knowledge sits in silos across teams

    Now you have

    A shared visual language across operations, quality and logistics

    Before

    You react to problems as they surface

    Now you have

    A structured method to design a leaner future state

    Before

    Kaizen events run without a clear diagnosis

    Now you have

    A current-state map that shows exactly what to fix first

    Before

    Your skills tie you to one process or plant

    Now you have

    A transferable technique used across sectors and countries

    "The gap between running a process and truly seeing it is a single, learnable skill, and the operations that win in Colombia already know it."

    Join 50,000+ professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and made the shift.

    Sources: Computrabajo, elempleo, Michael Page (Colombia) 2026; Trading Economics.

    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 Colombia

    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 Colombia 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 Colombia

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

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    The Practical Skills You Will BuildA Complete Mapping Toolkit

    This Value Stream Mapping course builds a complete, hands-on mapping capability. By the end of the one-day programme you can create current-state and future-state maps, identify waste, calculate takt time, and lead an improvement plan for your own operation.

    Read the Value Stream End to End

    Define value from the customer's view and separate value-adding, non-value-adding and necessary activities across the full flow, using the five Lean principles and the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME).

    Apply the Standard VSM Symbols

    Use the standard symbol set for process boxes, material and information flow, inventory triangles, kanban and Kaizen bursts, so any team can read and build your maps with a shared notation.

    Build a Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the process at the Gemba, capture cycle time, changeover, uptime and inventory, and complete the timeline to reveal lead time against value-added time.

    Analyse Waste and Bottlenecks

    Find the constraint against takt time, spot where flow is pushed rather than pulled, and prioritise the highest-impact improvement opportunities directly on the map.

    Design a Future-State Map

    Use the eight future-state questions to design for flow, introduce pull systems and supermarkets, and quantify the improvement from current to future state.

    Plan and Sustain Improvement

    Translate the future-state map into an implementation roadmap and Kaizen plan, set the metrics that track progress, and sustain the gains with standard work.

    Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in Colombia?

    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

    USD 345

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

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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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    USD 345

    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 in ColombiaExpert-Led Lean Training

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and teams across Colombia who want to see and improve end-to-end flow. Our programmes combine experienced Lean trainers, hands-on mapping exercises, and flexible delivery in live virtual, classroom and onsite formats. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified global training company, we bring consistent quality and secure delivery to every engagement, whether you enrol as an individual or train a whole operations team.

    • Experienced, practitioner-led trainers with real Lean and operational excellence expertise
    • Instructor-led live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery to fit your schedule
    • Hands-on mapping exercises so you practise on realistic value streams
    • Structured courseware and a course completion record from Invensis Learning
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management and ISO 27001:2022 information security
    • Flexible corporate and group training for teams across Colombia
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Global training company with local delivery and regional support

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

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    Corporate Training for TeamsBuilt Around Your Value Stream

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    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Customised onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery for teams
    • Schedules aligned to your plant and shift availability
    • Experienced Lean trainers with manufacturing and services expertise
    • Build a shared improvement language across operations, quality and logistics
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Colombia and global sites
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes

    Trusted by Leading Organisations

    NutresaBavariaPostobonCoca-Cola FEMSAGrupo ExitoRenault Sofasa

    What Our Learners Say

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    A Skill I Applied Immediately

    "The hands-on mapping exercises made it click for me. I went back to my line the next week, built a current-state map with my team, and we found two bottlenecks we had never seen in our reports."

    Andres Gomez

    Process Engineer

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    Practical from Start to Finish

    "Clear, practical and well paced. Learning to calculate takt time and read the timeline changed how I look at waste. The future-state design section was the most useful part for my role."

    Valentina Rios

    Continuous Improvement Analyst

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    Real Skills in One Day

    "As an operations manager I have sat through a lot of Lean training. This one was different because we actually mapped, analysed and redesigned a flow in a single day. Real skills, not just theory."

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    Operations Manager, Manufacturing

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    Aligned Our Whole Team

    "We ran the course onsite for a cross-functional team. Mapping our own value stream together gave everyone a shared view and a prioritised improvement plan. Lead time on our pilot line has already dropped."

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    Operational Excellence Lead, Food and Beverage

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    Built Lasting In-House Capability

    "Invensis Learning tailored the session to our distribution operation. The trainer used our own examples, and our supervisors now facilitate mapping workshops on their own. Strong value for a team programme."

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

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for visualising the full flow of materials and information behind a product or service, so you can find and remove waste. This one-day course is for operations and manufacturing managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals in Colombia.

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    What is Value Stream Mapping and who is this course for?

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for visualising the full flow of materials and information behind a product or service, so you can find and remove waste. This one-day course is for operations and manufacturing managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals in Colombia.

    Is the Value Stream Mapping course worth it?

    Yes. You leave with a practical skill you can apply at work immediately: mapping a real value stream, exposing waste, and designing a leaner future state. It is one of the most transferable Lean skills across Colombia's manufacturing, food and logistics sectors.

    Do I need prior Lean experience to attend?

    No. There are no formal prerequisites. Some familiarity with Lean ideas like waste and flow is helpful but not required, as the course introduces every concept you need in the context of mapping.

    Is Value Stream Mapping useful across industries in Colombia?

    Yes. VSM is applied well beyond the factory floor, in food and beverage production, automotive, logistics and distribution, pharmaceuticals, healthcare pathways and back-office services. Any process with an end-to-end flow can be mapped and improved.

    What standard is the training based on?

    The course is grounded in Lean management and the Toyota Production System. It follows the standard VSM approach popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in Learning to See (1998), using the standard symbol set. There is no separate governing body for the technique itself.

    Pricing

    How much does Value Stream Mapping training cost in Colombia?

    Pricing varies by delivery mode (live virtual, classroom or corporate onsite) and group size, so the fee is available on request. Talk to a learning advisor or request a quote for current pricing and upcoming batches.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically covers instructor-led training across all six VSM modules, structured courseware, hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises, learner support, and a course completion record from Invensis Learning.

    Do you offer corporate or group pricing?

    Yes. We offer corporate and group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for teams and departments. It is especially effective as you can map a real value stream from your own operation. Ask about group pricing for your team.

    Are instalment or payment options available?

    Yes. We accept major cards and bank transfers, and instalment options are available on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you.

    Is there any exam or certification fee?

    No. This is a non-certification skills course with no exam, so there is no exam fee or external awarding-body charge. Your fee covers the training, materials and course completion record only.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for the Value Stream Mapping course?

    No. Value Stream Mapping training is a non-certification course with no exam. Your learning is reinforced through hands-on mapping exercises and group discussion during the one-day programme.

    Will I receive a certificate after the training?

    You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning after completing the programme. This is a record of attendance and learning, not a formal certification, as the VSM technique has no external awarding body.

    How is learning assessed during the course?

    Learning is practised, not formally tested. You build both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic scenario, take part in group activities, and get trainer feedback throughout the day.

    Is any external credential or governing body involved?

    No. VSM is an established Lean technique with no certifying body or credential. The training builds practical skills grounded in Lean management and the Toyota Production System that you apply directly at work.

    How long does the training take?

    The programme runs for one day (8 hours) and covers Lean foundations, VSM symbols, current-state mapping, analysis, future-state design, and implementation planning, with hands-on exercises throughout.

    Course Content

    What will I learn in the Value Stream Mapping course?

    You will learn to build current-state and future-state maps, apply the standard VSM symbols, identify the eight wastes, calculate takt time, find the bottleneck, and turn your analysis into an implementation and Kaizen plan.

    What topics or modules are covered?

    The course covers six areas: Lean foundations and VSM basics, standard symbols and notation, creating the current-state map, analysing it, designing the future-state map, and implementation planning to sustain improvement.

    Are there hands-on exercises?

    Yes. You practise throughout the day, creating both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic operational scenario, so you leave able to facilitate a mapping session for your own team.

    Which VSM symbols and concepts are taught?

    You learn the standard symbol set (process boxes, material and information flow, inventory triangles, kanban and Kaizen bursts) plus core concepts such as value-added versus non-value-added activity, takt time, cycle time, lead time, and push versus pull.

    Can a beginner take this course?

    Yes. The course is beginner-friendly and introduces all the Lean concepts you need. It suits anyone in an operational or improvement role, from analysts and engineers to managers, regardless of prior training.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the Value Stream Mapping course?

    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. Talk to a learning advisor if you need help choosing.

    What training formats are available?

    You can take the Value Stream Mapping course online, or learn in person. We offer online (live virtual) instructor-led training, classroom training, and customised corporate onsite delivery, so you can choose the format that fits your schedule and team.

    How soon can I start?

    New batches run regularly across live virtual and classroom formats. Check the upcoming schedules or speak with a learning advisor to find the next available date that suits you.

    Can I reschedule my booking?

    Yes. Flexi options let you reschedule or transfer to another batch on selected plans. Contact our support team to arrange a change to your enrolment.

    Can you deliver this onsite for my team in Colombia?

    Yes. We deliver corporate onsite and live virtual group training for teams across Colombia, tailored to your operation so you can map one of your own value streams during the session. Request a group quote to get started.