# Plan for every part (PFEP)

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PFEP is a detailed plan for each part used in a production process. It records the information needed to manage the part without errors or waste, including part number, dimensions, daily usage, locations of use and storage, order frequency, supplier, pack-out quantity, transit time, and container size and weight. It is described as a tool in the Toyota Production System.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | tool |
| Origin | Toyota Production System |

## Study notes

- A PFEP includes part number, dimensions, amount used daily, precise location of use, precise location of storage, order frequency, supplier, pack-out quantity, transit time from supplier, and container size and weight.
- The purpose is to precisely specify every aspect of the handling and use of every part.
- The document cites Harris, Harris, and Wilson 2003, pp. 15–22.
- The document cross-references Material Handling and Pack-Out Quantity.

## Sources

1. [Plan For Every Part - Lean Enterprise Institute](https://www.lean.org/lexicon-terms/plan-for-every-part/) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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