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    What You Gain from Value Stream Mapping Training in VietnamUntitledA Core Lean Improvement Skill

    Value Stream Mapping Training in Vietnam is a one-day, non-certification Lean course that teaches you to visualise the full flow of materials and information behind a product or service, then redesign it to remove waste. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and made widely accessible by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide, Learning to See. Over a single hands-on day you learn to draw a current-state map, spot the eight wastes and the bottleneck, calculate takt time, and design a future-state map that flows. You then turn that map into a costed implementation and Kaizen plan you can run at work. The course suits operations and production managers, industrial and process engineers, Lean coordinators and supply chain professionals in Vietnam's electronics, automotive, textiles, food and logistics industries. As factories move from low-cost assembly toward higher productivity, the ability to map and improve a value stream is a skill employers actively seek. Start building it with Invensis Learning.

    What You Gain from Value Stream Mapping Training in VietnamA Core Lean Improvement Skill

    Value Stream Mapping Training in Vietnam is a one-day, non-certification Lean course that teaches you to visualise the full flow of materials and information behind a product or service, then redesign it to remove waste. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and made widely accessible by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide, Learning to See.

    Over a single hands-on day you learn to draw a current-state map, spot the eight wastes and the bottleneck, calculate takt time, and design a future-state map that flows. You then turn that map into a costed implementation and Kaizen plan you can run at work.

    The course suits operations and production managers, industrial and process engineers, Lean coordinators and supply chain professionals in Vietnam's electronics, automotive, textiles, food and logistics industries. As factories move from low-cost assembly toward higher productivity, the ability to map and improve a value stream is a skill employers actively seek. Start building it 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam
    • 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 Vietnam

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

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

    What You Take Back to the Shop FloorReal Lean Capability, Not Theory

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    This training gives you a repeatable method for finding and removing waste. Instead of describing process problems in words, you learn to show them on a single page that a whole team can read and act on. Whether you work in a factory, a warehouse, a service operation or an improvement team, you leave able to facilitate a value stream mapping workshop, analyse the flow, and plan the improvements that matter most.

    For professionals in Vietnam's fast-growing manufacturing and logistics sectors, value stream mapping is one of the most practical Lean skills you can hold. It connects your day-to-day delivery work to measurable gains in productivity, lead time and cost.

    • Draw current-state and future-state maps for your own processes
    • Expose the eight wastes and the true bottleneck in any flow
    • Quantify lead time, cycle time and inventory to target the biggest losses
    • Calculate takt time and balance work to real customer demand
    • Design continuous flow and pull systems that cut waiting and stock
    • Turn a future-state vision into a practical Kaizen and rollout plan
    • Stand out for operations, engineering and improvement roles in Vietnam
    • Apply a globally proven Lean technique from day one at work
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Group value stream mapping training equips cross-functional teams to see and improve the flow of value together. Sending a team means the mapping exercises can be run on a real process from your business, so the learning translates straight into results. For organisations in Vietnam under pressure to lift productivity as wages rise, this builds a practical, shared approach to waste elimination and flow improvement.

    Delivered onsite, live online or as a tailored corporate programme, the training helps PMOs, operations teams and improvement functions create a common way of working. Teams leave with maps, metrics and a plan they can act on.

    • Give teams a shared visual language for improvement
    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Build in-house capability to run future mapping workshops
    • Reduce lead time, inventory and waste across key processes
    • Align production, quality, engineering and logistics around one view
    • Support the shift from low-cost assembly to higher productivity
    • Standardise how improvement projects are scoped and prioritised
    • Strengthen readiness to meet FDI customer and supplier expectations

    How Lean Mapping Skills Pay off in VietnamRoles, Sectors and Demand

    Vietnam's manufacturing sector is moving from low-cost assembly toward higher productivity, and employers now prize professionals who can find and remove waste. Lean skills such as value stream mapping are in demand across electronics, automotive, textiles, food processing and logistics, from production supervisor through to operations and operational excellence roles. Here is what the market is telling us right now.

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    Electronics share of Vietnam's exports

    over US$126.5B in 2024

    29.2%

    Manufacturing workers with formal training

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    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Electronics and Semiconductor Assembly
    • —Automotive and Motorcycle Manufacturing
    • —Textiles, Footwear and Apparel
    • —Food and Beverage Processing
    • —Logistics and Supply Chain
    • —Consumer Goods and FMCG

    DEMAND DRIVERS

    • —FDI manufacturing boom led by Samsung, LG, Foxconn and Intel
    • —National strategy shifting from low-cost to high-productivity output
    • —Rising wages pushing factories to cut waste and lift efficiency
    • —Skills gap: only about 29% of workers have formal training
    • —Electronics alone drives over 30% of Vietnam's exports
    • —Local suppliers entering demanding FDI value chains

    Sources: ERI SalaryExpert, Adecco, Reeracoen, Talentnet Vietnam (2026); Vietnam Briefing, McKinsey, RMIT University (manufacturing productivity and FDI).

    Market Pressures Making Lean Skills Essential in Vietnam

    Rising Labour Costs

    Manufacturing wages rose around 8.9% year on year to reach about VND 8.4 million a month. As the cheap-labour advantage fades, factories must remove waste to protect margins.

    VSM helps you cut waste to stay competitive

    Stuck in Low Value-Added Work

    Much of Vietnam's output stays in low-margin assembly, with local content at just 5 to 10%. Mapping the value stream shows exactly where flow, cost and value can improve.

    VSM reveals where to move up the value chain

    Productivity Gap Versus Peers

    Vietnam still trails many Asian peers on labour productivity. Value stream mapping targets waiting, inventory and bottlenecks that quietly drag throughput down.

    VSM builds flow and lead-time improvement skills

    Shortage of Improvement Talent

    With only about 29% of workers formally trained, employers struggle to find people who can lead structured improvement. Mapping skills make you visibly more valuable.

    VSM makes Lean-capable professionals stand out

    FDI Supply Chain Demands

    Global manufacturers such as Samsung, Bosch and Intel expect Lean discipline from their suppliers. Value stream mapping is a core tool for meeting those flow and quality standards.

    VSM helps suppliers meet OEM expectations

    Pressure on Lead Time and Inventory

    Global buyers demand shorter lead times and leaner stock. Future-state mapping designs continuous flow and pull systems that shrink both without adding cost.

    VSM builds pull and flow design skills

    Sources: Vietnam Briefing, McKinsey, RMIT University, UNDP (Vietnam manufacturing productivity and FDI, 2025-2026).

    Value stream mapping turns these pressures into a clear plan. Build the skill to expose waste and design leaner flows for your operation. Start your Lean journey today.

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    Your Skills Before and After the Training,

    The Difference Value Stream Mapping Makes

    Vietnam's manufacturers are under pressure to lift productivity as wages rise and buyers demand shorter lead times. The people who can map and improve value streams are the ones who move their organisations, and their careers, forward. Here is the shift the training delivers.

    Today

    Seen as a strong operator, but improvement work feels ad hoc

    After Training

    You run structured value stream workshops with a repeatable method

    Today

    Waste is visible but hard to quantify or prioritise

    After Training

    You map lead time, cycle time and inventory to target the biggest losses

    Today

    Improvement ideas stall without a clear, sequenced plan

    After Training

    You turn a future-state map into a costed implementation and Kaizen plan

    You learn to map value streams

    Before

    Process problems described in words, not data

    Now you have

    A one-page visual the whole team can read and act on

    Before

    A view limited to your own department or process step

    Now you have

    An end-to-end view from supplier to customer across the value stream

    Before

    A skill valued mainly on your own shop floor

    Now you have

    A capability Vietnam's FDI manufacturers and suppliers actively seek

    Before

    Lean often talked about but rarely applied in practice

    Now you have

    A proven Toyota Production System technique you can apply from day one

    "The factories moving up Vietnam's value chain are the ones whose people can see waste and design it out."

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

    Sources: ERI SalaryExpert, Adecco Vietnam (2026); Vietnam Briefing, McKinsey (manufacturing productivity).

    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 Vietnam

    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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam

    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 Skills You Will Build in This CourseFrom Current-State Mapping to Implementation

    In this value stream mapping course you will learn to map, analyse and redesign the end-to-end flow of any product or service, using standard Lean symbols and real process data. Each skill below maps to a stage of the mapping method you will practise hands-on during the day.

    Read and Understand a Value Stream

    In this course you will learn to see a value stream as the full set of actions that deliver a product or service. You will distinguish value-added, non-value-added and necessary work, and recognise the eight wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME) across the flow.

    Apply the Standard VSM Symbols

    Use the standard value stream mapping notation with confidence: process boxes, push and pull arrows, material and information flow, inventory triangles, kanban symbols, data boxes and Kaizen bursts, so your maps are clear and consistent for any team.

    Build an Accurate Current-State Map

    Select a product family, walk the value stream through a Gemba observation, and capture real data: cycle time, changeover time, uptime, batch size and inventory. Complete the timeline to reveal lead time versus value-added time.

    Analyse Flow and Find the Bottleneck

    Read the map to expose waste, calculate takt time, and identify the true constraint that limits output. Analyse where material is pushed rather than pulled, then prioritise the improvement opportunities with the highest impact.

    Design a Leaner Future State

    Apply the eight future-state design questions to redesign the flow. Introduce continuous flow, pull systems and supermarkets, redesign the information flow, and quantify the gains in lead time, inventory and cost from current to future state.

    Turn Maps into an Action Plan

    Translate the future-state map into a practical implementation roadmap. Plan and sequence Kaizen events, set the metrics that track progress, and sustain improvements with standard work so gains do not slip back over time.

    Who Should TakeValue Stream Mapping Training in Vietnam?

    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 395

    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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    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 395

    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 Professionals Choose Invensis LearningA Trusted Global Training Partner

    As a trusted Value Stream Mapping training company in Vietnam, Invensis Learning delivers structured, practical Lean training for individual professionals and organisations that want to build real process improvement capability. Our value stream mapping programme combines experienced practitioner trainers, hands-on mapping exercises and flexible delivery formats. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan a corporate programme for your team in Vietnam, you get a professional learning experience designed around practical understanding, real-world application and measurable outcomes. Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications reflect our commitment to quality and information security.

    • Experienced trainers with real Lean and process improvement practice
    • Hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises throughout
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom, onsite and corporate group training
    • Practical, workplace-focused learning you can apply from day one
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training operations
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the programme
    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning
    • Global delivery with regional support, including across Vietnam

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

    Value Stream Mapping in Vietnam

    Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, 15, Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi City, 11024, Vietnam

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    Caravelle Saigon Hotel, Lam Son Square, Quarter 5, Saigon Ward, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, 71006, Vietnam

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    Value Stream Mapping for TeamsBuild Lean Capability

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    • Delivered onsite, live online or in a blended format for your team
    • Map a real value stream from your own operation during the session
    • Tailored to your industry, whether electronics, automotive, food or logistics
    • Experienced Lean trainers with practical shop-floor exposure
    • Flexible scheduling aligned with your team's shift and availability
    • Builds shared improvement language across production and support functions
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group training programmes

    Organisations We Support

    SamsungBosch VietnamLG ElectronicsVinFastUnilever VietnamNestle Vietnam

    What Our Learners Say

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    I Could Map My Own Line the Next Day

    "The hands-on mapping exercises made the difference. I walked out able to draw a current-state map of my own line and spot the bottleneck straight away. Within weeks we cut waiting time on a key process using the future-state plan I built in class."

    Nguyen Van Minh

    Continuous Improvement Engineer

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    Finally Able to Quantify the Waste

    "Before this course I could see waste on the floor but could not put numbers to it. Learning to record cycle time, inventory and takt time gave me a clear way to show my manager where the real losses were. Very practical and easy to follow."

    Tran Thi Huong

    Production Supervisor

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    Practical and Relevant to Our Sector

    "A well-structured day that balances theory with real mapping practice. The trainer used examples close to our electronics assembly work, so it was easy to connect the eight wastes and the future-state design to my own projects."

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    Our Team Now Speaks the Same Improvement Language

    "We ran this as an onsite programme for our operations team and mapped one of our real production lines during the session. The shared view helped production, quality and logistics agree on the same priorities. A strong investment in our improvement capability."

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    Operations Manager, Electronics Manufacturer

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    Training That Translated Straight into Results

    "As an L&D lead I needed training that delivered results, not just slides. The team came back with maps and a Kaizen plan they could act on. It supported our push to lift productivity and meet the flow standards our global customers expect."

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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 needed to deliver a product or service. It helps you see waste, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across an end-to-end process. It comes from the Toyota Production System and was made widely accessible by Rother and Shook in Learning to See.

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    What is Value Stream Mapping?

    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean technique for visualising the full flow of materials and information needed to deliver a product or service. It helps you see waste, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across an end-to-end process. It comes from the Toyota Production System and was made widely accessible by Rother and Shook in Learning to See.

    Is the Value Stream Mapping training worth it for professionals in Vietnam?

    Yes. As Vietnam's factories shift from low-cost assembly toward higher productivity, employers actively seek people who can find and remove waste. Value stream mapping is one of the most practical Lean skills you can apply across electronics, automotive, textiles, food and logistics operations.

    Who should attend this course?

    The training suits operations and production managers, industrial and process engineers, Lean coordinators, quality professionals and supply chain managers. It is also valuable for anyone in a role focused on identifying and eliminating waste in end-to-end process flows.

    Do I need prior Lean experience to join?

    No prior experience is required. Some familiarity with Lean ideas such as waste and flow is helpful but not essential, as the course introduces all the concepts you need in the context of mapping. There are no formal prerequisites.

    What framework is the training based on?

    The training is grounded in Lean thinking and the Toyota Production System, and follows the value stream mapping method popularised by Mike Rother and John Shook in their 1998 guide, Learning to See. It uses the standard VSM symbol set for current-state and future-state maps.

    Pricing

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

    Pricing depends on the delivery format, whether public schedule, onsite or corporate group, and on group size. Exact fees are available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a quote tailored to how you want to train.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee covers instructor-led training across all six mapping modules, hands-on current-state and future-state mapping exercises, learning materials, and a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. Ask about the inclusions for your chosen format.

    Do you offer corporate or group pricing?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with schedules tailored to your team and pricing based on group size. This is ideal when you want to map a real value stream from your own operation. Request a group quote to discuss your needs.

    Is there an exam or certification fee?

    No. This is a non-certification skills course with no examination, so there is no separate exam or certification fee. You pay only the training fee and receive a course completion certificate on finishing the programme.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept common payment methods for individual and corporate enrolments, and can arrange invoicing for company-sponsored training. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you.

    Assessment And Certification

    Is there an exam for this course?

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

    Will I receive a certificate after the training?

    Yes. On completing the programme you receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. This recognises your participation and the practical value stream mapping skills you have built.

    How is my learning assessed?

    There is no formal assessment. Instead, you practise creating both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic scenario during the day, with trainer guidance, so you leave able to apply the method at work.

    Is this an accredited certification?

    No. Value stream mapping is an established Lean technique with no formal awarding body, so the course does not lead to an accredited certification. It is a practical skills programme that builds capability you can use immediately.

    How long is the training and what format is it delivered in?

    The course is delivered in one day, covering about eight hours of learning across all six modules. It is available in live online, classroom and corporate onsite formats, so you can choose what fits your schedule.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Value Stream Mapping course cover?

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

    Will I practise creating real maps?

    Yes. Hands-on mapping is central to the course. You create both a current-state and a future-state map for a realistic operational scenario, so you gain practical experience of the full method rather than only theory.

    What learning materials are provided?

    You receive structured course materials covering the VSM symbol set, worked examples, and mapping exercises, along with reference guidance you can use to run your own workshops after the training.

    Does it cover both current-state and future-state mapping?

    Yes. The course covers the complete cycle: drawing an accurate current-state map, analysing it for waste and bottlenecks, designing a leaner future-state map, and planning the improvements to move from one to the other.

    Can beginners follow the content?

    Yes. The course introduces all the Lean and mapping concepts it uses, so beginners can follow it comfortably while experienced practitioners still gain a rigorous, structured method. No prior Lean training is required.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the Value Stream Mapping training in Vietnam?

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

    What training formats are available?

    We offer live online instructor-led training, classroom sessions, and customised corporate onsite training for teams. This lets individuals and organisations in Vietnam pick the format that best fits their schedule and goals.

    Can my team be trained together onsite?

    Yes. Corporate onsite training is one of the most effective ways to run this course, because your team can map a real value stream from your own operation during the session. Request a group quote to arrange onsite delivery.

    Can I reschedule my batch?

    Yes. Flexible options let you reschedule to another available batch where needed. Contact our support team to arrange a change, and we will help you find a session that works for you.

    How soon can I start?

    New sessions run regularly across live online and classroom formats, so you can usually start within a short time of enrolling. See upcoming schedules or ask a learning advisor about the next available batch in your time zone.