Standard Work for the Shopfloor

Standard work is an agreed upon set of work procedures that effectively combines people, materials, and machines to maintain quality, efficiency, safety, and predictability. Work is described in terms of cycle time, work in process, sequence, layout, and the inventory needed to conduct the activity. Standard work begins as an improvement baseline and evolves into a reliable method. It establishes the best activities and sequence to maximize performance and minimize waste. This volume discusses the characteristics, applications, and benefits of standards. It covers standard work concepts, calculations, and documentation, as well as the use of standard work manuals, charts, and worksheets.