Standardized Work

Standardized work is a method for defining precise operator procedures in a production process. It is based on takt time, work sequence, and standard inventory, and is documented and improved through kaizen. It uses forms such as process capacity sheets, standardized work combination tables, and standardized work charts.

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The three elements of standardized work are takt time, work sequence, and standard inventory.
Standardized work is displayed at workstations and is the object of continuous improvement through kaizen.
The Process Capacity Sheet calculates the capacity of each machine in a linked set of processes to confirm true capacity and identify bottlenecks.
The Standardized Work Combination Table shows manual work time, walk time, and machine processing time for each operator in a production sequence.
The Standardized Work Chart shows operator movement and material location in relation to the machine and overall process layout.
Standardized work forms typically are used with the work standards sheet and the job instruction sheet.
The work standards sheet summarizes documents that define how to build the product according to engineering specifications.
The job instruction sheet lists job steps and any special knack required to perform the job safely with quality and efficiency.