Standard Work

Standard work is defined as a set ofwork procedures that effectively combine people, materials, processes, technology, and machines to maintain quality, efficiency, safety, and predictability.

It establishes the best methods and sequence steps to optimize performance and minimize waste. The most efficient method is then documented and people are trained to follow the established standard.

Thus a process is completed the same way every time no matter who completes the tasks. High quality is a direct output of a repeatable process.

It must be applied throughout the enterprise to gain consistency in administrative and manufacturing processes. this tool is not just a leantool for manufacturing. Our experience with clients indicates there is a wealth of opportunities for applying the lean tool of standardized work to administrative processes.

Be sure to integrate the lean tool of 5S-visual-management Quick-Changeover, and Mistake-proofing when conducting Standard-Work improvements.

By applying standard work you will :

• Creates repeatable processes that are consistentlyexecuted.

• Identifies the most efficient method for a process.

• Effective and productive training for employees.

• Established documentation for each process.

• Higher process and product quality.

• Lowers cost associated with scrap and rework.

• Reduces excessive processing due to poor process design.

• Eliminates excessive and unnecessary motion for aprocess.

• Identifies waste in a process.