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    What Is Value Stream Mapping Training in Mauritius?UntitledA Practical Lean Skill for Leaner Operations

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management technique for creating a single visual picture of every step, both value-adding and non-value-adding, needed to bring a product or service from concept to customer. This one-day, instructor-led programme teaches professionals across Mauritius to draw current-state and future-state value stream maps, expose waste and bottlenecks, and build a practical plan to improve end-to-end flow. Rooted in the Toyota Production System and popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in Learning to See, VSM is one of the most trusted tools in Lean and Six Sigma improvement. Using the standard VSM symbol set, you practise mapping real operational scenarios so the skill transfers straight to your workplace, whether that is a textile factory, a food processing line, a logistics hub or a back-office service. The course suits operations and manufacturing managers, quality and process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals. There is no examination; you build a hands-on capability and receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Start your value stream mapping journey and learn to see waste the way Lean leaders do.

    What Is Value Stream Mapping Training in Mauritius?A Practical Lean Skill for Leaner Operations

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management technique for creating a single visual picture of every step, both value-adding and non-value-adding, needed to bring a product or service from concept to customer. This one-day, instructor-led programme teaches professionals across Mauritius to draw current-state and future-state value stream maps, expose waste and bottlenecks, and build a practical plan to improve end-to-end flow.

    Rooted in the Toyota Production System and popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in Learning to See, VSM is one of the most trusted tools in Lean and Six Sigma improvement. Using the standard VSM symbol set, you practise mapping real operational scenarios so the skill transfers straight to your workplace, whether that is a textile factory, a food processing line, a logistics hub or a back-office service.

    The course suits operations and manufacturing managers, quality and process engineers, Lean practitioners and supply chain professionals. There is no examination; you build a hands-on capability and receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Start your value stream mapping journey and learn to see waste the way Lean leaders do.

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    Key Highlightsof the Value Stream Mapping Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

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

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

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

    What You Gain from Value Stream MappingSkills That Show up on the Shop Floor

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Value Stream Mapping training equips you with a practical Lean skill that employers across Mauritius value: the ability to visualise an entire process, pinpoint waste and design a leaner way of working. The programme suits operations managers, engineers, quality professionals and Lean practitioners. Whether you work in textiles, food and beverage, agribusiness, logistics or financial services, you leave able to facilitate a mapping workshop and drive real improvement, not just understand the theory.

    If you want a tool that turns everyday process problems into a clear plan of action, VSM is a fast, high-impact skill to add. You gain hands-on mapping practice, a shared Lean language, and the confidence to lead improvement conversations across your team.

    • Learn to see waste and value in any process at a single glance
    • Build hands-on skill in drawing current-state and future-state value stream maps
    • Apply the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME) to expose hidden inefficiency
    • Calculate takt time, cycle time and lead time to find your true bottleneck
    • Turn a future-state vision into a practical, prioritised improvement plan
    • Strengthen your profile for operations, quality and continuous improvement roles
    • Gain a versatile Lean tool that works in manufacturing, services and logistics
    • Receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning to evidence your skills
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Value Stream Mapping group training helps organisations in Mauritius build a common approach to seeing and eliminating waste. Delivered for operations, quality, engineering and supply chain teams, it turns Lean theory into a mapping capability your people can use on live processes. For manufacturers and service operations under pressure to improve productivity and competitiveness, VSM gives teams a practical, low-cost method to find and fix flow problems.

    When a cross-functional team maps a real value stream together, they build shared understanding and a ready-made improvement roadmap. Invensis Learning tailors the session to your operations so the maps you create are ones you can act on the next day.

    • Give teams a shared, visual language for spotting and removing waste
    • Connect shop-floor improvement to measurable gains in lead time and cost
    • Build in-house capability to run value stream mapping workshops
    • Standardise process improvement across sites and business units
    • Support Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence programmes with a core tool
    • Deliver training onsite for cross-functional operations and quality teams
    • Improve throughput and on-time delivery by targeting real bottlenecks
    • Tailor mapping exercises to your own products, lines and service flows

    VSM Career Paths in MauritiusRoles and Sectors Hiring Lean Talent

    Value Stream Mapping is a sought-after skill across Mauritius manufacturing and service operations, where employers are under real pressure to raise productivity and stay competitive. From textiles and food processing to sugar, logistics and financial services, teams need people who can map a process, find the waste and design a leaner future state, which is exactly the capability Value Stream Mapping training builds. Demand sits with operations managers, quality and process engineers, continuous improvement leads and supply chain professionals, and here is what the local market is telling us.

    Rs 82,000

    Operations Manager salary, Mauritius

    average per month, Glassdoor 2026

    Rs 84,300

    Supply Chain Manager salary, Mauritius

    average per month, Paylab 2026

    60,000+

    Manufacturing sector workforce

    persons employed, Mauritius 2024

    MUR 20bn

    Textile and apparel exports

    2024, a pillar of manufacturing

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Textile and Apparel Manufacturing
    • —Food and Beverage Processing
    • —Sugar and Agribusiness
    • —Logistics, Freeport and Supply Chain
    • —Healthcare and Medical Devices
    • —Financial Services and BPO

    DEMAND DRIVERS

    • —National push to raise manufacturing productivity and competitiveness
    • —Textile and apparel exports of MUR 20 billion under cost pressure from Asia
    • —Rising labour costs making waste elimination a priority
    • —EDB industrial expansion plan moving factories up the value chain
    • —Freeport and logistics hub ambitions demanding leaner flow
    • —Skills shortages pushing employers to upskill existing teams

    Sources: Paylab, Glassdoor, Africarrieres, jobs.mu (Mauritius) 2026; EDB Mauritius, Statistics Mauritius; Mauritius Export Association 2024.

    What Is Driving Demand for Value Stream Mapping in Mauritius

    Low Manufacturing Productivity

    Mauritius has flagged its manufacturing sector as low in productivity for over a decade. Value stream mapping gives operations teams a direct way to find and remove the waste that limits output.

    VSM exposes the waste holding output back

    Cost Pressure on Textile Exports

    Textile and apparel exports reached MUR 20 billion, but Mauritian factories compete with lower-cost Asian producers. Mapping the value stream reveals the waste that erodes already tight margins.

    VSM protects tight manufacturing margins

    Rising Labour Costs

    As wages rise, doing more with the same resources becomes essential. VSM helps teams cut lead time and non-value-adding steps without adding headcount or capital.

    VSM helps you do more without adding cost

    Continuous Improvement Skills Gap

    Employers report skills shortages and thin continuous improvement capability. Training teams in value stream mapping builds the in-house talent to run improvement without outside consultants.

    VSM builds in-house improvement talent

    Complex Logistics and Freeport Flows

    As Mauritius grows its logistics and Freeport role, materials and information move across many handoffs. VSM makes those flows visible so bottlenecks and delays can be designed out.

    VSM makes multi-step flows visible

    Moving up the Value Chain

    The EDB industrial plan pushes factories toward higher-value production. Leaner, well-mapped value streams are the foundation for taking on more sophisticated, quality-critical work.

    VSM is the foundation for higher-value work

    Sources: World Bank, OECD, AfDB (Mauritius) 2026; EDB Mauritius; Mauritius Export Association 2024.

    Value Stream Mapping is a practical skill that helps Mauritian teams see waste, improve flow and compete on efficiency. Build the capability in a single focused day with Invensis Learning.

    Your Mauritius Efficiency Transformation

    From Chasing Delays to Designing Better Flow

    How VSM Skills Change Your Day to Day

    Mauritius manufacturers and service operations are under growing pressure to improve productivity and compete on efficiency, and employers increasingly value people who can lead that change. Here is what shifts once you can map a value stream.

    Today

    You react to delays and bottlenecks as they flare up

    After VSM Training

    You map the whole value stream and design the delays out in advance

    Today

    Improvement ideas are scattered and hard to prioritise

    After VSM Training

    You target the true bottleneck and the biggest waste first

    Today

    Efficiency gains are hard to prove to management

    After VSM Training

    You quantify lead time, value-added ratio and inventory before and after

    You learn Value Stream Mapping

    Before

    Waste stays hidden inside day-to-day operations

    Now you have

    A single visual map that makes every step and delay obvious

    Before

    Only theory-level familiarity with Lean

    Now you have

    A practical, in-demand Lean tool you can apply immediately

    Before

    Improvement depends on outside consultants

    Now you have

    The skill to facilitate your own mapping workshops in-house

    Before

    Your value stays limited to your current role

    Now you have

    A transferable skill valued across manufacturing, logistics and services

    "In operations, the gap between busy and productive is waste you cannot see. Value stream mapping makes it visible, and visible problems get fixed."

    Join 50,000+ professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and built practical skills.

    Sources: Paylab, Glassdoor (Mauritius) 2026; World Bank, OECD (Mauritius productivity) 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 Mauritius

    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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius

    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 VSM CourseHands-On Lean Mapping, End to End

    This Value Stream Mapping course takes you through the complete VSM method in a single hands-on day, from Lean foundations and the standard symbols to current-state mapping, analysis, future-state design and implementation planning. You practise on realistic scenarios so the skills transfer straight to your own operations.

    Read a Value Stream End to End

    Understand what a value stream is and see the full flow of materials and information from customer to supplier, distinguishing value-adding, non-value-adding and necessary non-value-adding steps.

    Apply the Standard VSM Symbols

    Use the standard value stream mapping symbol set, including process boxes, material and information flow arrows, inventory triangles, kanban and Kaizen bursts, so your maps are clear and consistent for any team.

    Draw a Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the process (Gemba), and capture cycle time, changeover, uptime, inventory and lead time to build an honest baseline map of how work really flows today.

    Analyse Waste and Bottlenecks

    Spot the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), calculate takt time, find the true bottleneck, and tell push flow from pull so you can prioritise the highest-impact improvements.

    Design a Future-State Map

    Apply the future-state design questions to create flow, introduce pull systems and supermarkets, level the schedule, and quantify the improvement in lead time and inventory.

    Build an Implementation Plan

    Turn your future-state vision into a prioritised roadmap of Kaizen events and workstreams, set metrics, and sustain the gains with standard work and regular value stream reviews.

    Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in Mauritius?

    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

    MUR 16390

    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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    MUR 16390

    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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    A Trusted Partner for Lean and Process Improvement TrainingWhy Teams Choose Invensis Learning

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Value Stream Mapping training for professionals and organisations that want to build real Lean and process improvement capability. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who bring shop-floor and service examples into every session, so you leave able to map and improve your own value streams. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange training for a team in Mauritius, you get organised courseware, hands-on mapping exercises and learner support built around practical application and measurable outcomes.

    • Experienced, practitioner-led trainers with real Lean and operations expertise
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and onsite corporate training
    • Hands-on mapping exercises on realistic, workplace-relevant scenarios
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    • Global training delivery with local support across 100+ countries
    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training

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

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    Corporate VSM TrainingBuild Lean Capability Across Teams

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    • Suitable for operations, quality, engineering and supply chain teams
    • Customised schedules aligned with your production calendar
    • Onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery across Mauritius
    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Practitioner trainers with manufacturing and services experience
    • Scalable delivery for single sites or multi-site groups
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support throughout

    Trusted by Leading Organisations

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    What Our Learners Say

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    A Skill I Used Straight Away

    "Learning to draw current and future-state maps changed how I look at our production line. Within a week I mapped our packing area and found two bottlenecks we had been living with for months."

    Priya Gopaul

    Quality Engineer

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    Practical and Hands-On

    "The hands-on mapping exercises were the best part. The trainer used real manufacturing examples, so takt time and the eight wastes finally clicked. Genuinely practical training."

    Devendra Ramgoolam

    Operations Manager

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    From Theory to Facilitation

    "I came in knowing Lean theory but not how to run a VSM workshop. Now I facilitate mapping sessions for my team with confidence and a clear structure to follow."

    Anjali Bhugun

    Continuous Improvement Lead

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    A Structured Way to Improve Flow

    "Clear, well-paced and genuinely useful. The future-state design questions gave me a structured way to plan improvements instead of guessing where to start."

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    Immediate Impact for Our Team

    "We trained a cross-functional team and mapped a live value stream during the session. They walked out with an improvement roadmap we started acting on the following week."

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    Head of Learning and Development, Textile and Apparel

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    Onsite Training That Fit Our Operation

    "Invensis tailored the mapping exercises to our lines. The shared language around waste and flow has improved how our supervisors run daily meetings."

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

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for drawing a single visual picture of every step needed to deliver a product or service, so you can see waste, bottlenecks and delays. It is useful because visibility is the first step to improving flow, cutting lead time and raising productivity.

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    What is Value Stream Mapping and why is it useful?

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for drawing a single visual picture of every step needed to deliver a product or service, so you can see waste, bottlenecks and delays. It is useful because visibility is the first step to improving flow, cutting lead time and raising productivity.

    Who should attend Value Stream Mapping training in Mauritius?

    The training suits operations and manufacturing managers, quality and process engineers, Lean and continuous improvement practitioners, and supply chain professionals. It is relevant across textiles, food and beverage, agribusiness, logistics, healthcare and services.

    Is Value Stream Mapping worth it for my career?

    Yes. VSM is a practical, in-demand Lean skill valued by Mauritian manufacturers and service operations under pressure to improve efficiency. It strengthens your profile for operations, quality and continuous improvement roles and applies immediately at work.

    Do I need prior Lean experience to take this course?

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

    What standard is the training based on?

    The training is grounded in Lean and the Toyota Production System, using the standard VSM approach popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in Learning to See. You practise with the standard value stream mapping symbol set used by improvement teams worldwide.

    How long is the Value Stream Mapping course?

    The course is delivered as a focused one-day, eight-hour programme covering Lean foundations, VSM symbols, current-state mapping, analysis, future-state design and implementation planning, with hands-on mapping exercises throughout.

    Pricing

    How much does Value Stream Mapping training cost in Mauritius?

    Fees vary by delivery format, such as live online, classroom or corporate onsite, and by group size. Pricing is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a quote tailored to individual or team training.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led training across all VSM modules, hands-on mapping exercises, course materials, and a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Request a quote to see what is included in your chosen format.

    Do you offer group or corporate pricing?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for operations, quality and supply chain teams. Ask about corporate and group pricing for your organisation in Mauritius.

    Are there any additional costs, such as an exam fee?

    No. This is a non-certification skills course with no examination, so there is no separate exam fee. You pay only the training fee for your chosen format.

    How do I pay and are instalment options available?

    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.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for Value Stream Mapping training?

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

    What do I receive after completing the training?

    You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning. No formal certification is awarded by an external body, because value stream mapping is a Lean technique rather than a certified credential; the value is the practical skill you gain.

    How is my learning assessed during the course?

    There is no formal assessment. Throughout the day you build both current-state and future-state maps for realistic scenarios, and the trainer gives feedback so you can practise and refine your mapping skills.

    Will I be able to run a VSM workshop after the course?

    Yes. By the end you can select a product family, walk the process, draw a current-state map, identify waste, design a future-state map, and build an implementation plan, which is everything needed to facilitate a mapping workshop at work.

    Does this course lead to a Lean Six Sigma certification?

    No, this course does not award a certification, but it builds a core Lean tool used in Lean Six Sigma. It is a strong foundation for further learning such as Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt or Kaizen training.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Value Stream Mapping course cover?

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

    Are there hands-on exercises in the training?

    Yes. Hands-on mapping runs throughout the day. You create both a current-state and a future-state value stream map for a realistic operational scenario, so the skill transfers directly to your workplace.

    What are the eight wastes covered in the course?

    The course covers the eight wastes of Lean, remembered as DOWNTIME: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing. You learn to spot each one on a value stream map.

    Can the course be applied outside manufacturing?

    Yes. While VSM began in manufacturing, it applies equally to healthcare pathways, logistics, financial services and back-office processes. The mapping method is the same wherever materials or information flow through steps.

    What materials will I receive?

    You receive structured course materials covering the full VSM method, including the symbol set, worked examples and mapping templates you can reuse for your own value streams after the training.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in Value Stream Mapping training?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete your booking, and you will receive joining details, schedules and course materials. Talk to a learning advisor if you need help choosing a format.

    What training formats are available?

    The course is available as online (live virtual) instructor-led training, in-person classroom training, and customised corporate onsite training, so you can choose what fits your schedule and team.

    Can the course be delivered onsite for my team in Mauritius?

    Yes. We deliver corporate onsite training for teams across Mauritius, and mapping a real value stream from your own operation during the session makes group training especially effective. Request a corporate quote to arrange it.

    How soon can I start?

    New batches run regularly across live online and classroom formats, and corporate sessions are scheduled around your availability. See upcoming schedules or contact an advisor to find the next convenient date.

    Can I reschedule my booking?

    Yes. Flexible rescheduling options are available on selected plans. Contact our support team to move your booking to another batch.