Standardized work is the set of work procedures that describes the current best method of production that has been agreed to and followed. Adherence to standard work reduces process variability yielding higher productivity and minimized waste. Standardized work integrates:

Standard Operation Sheets

• Standard work sequence
• Cycle times and takt time
• Materials and specifications

Job Element Sheets

• Descriptions to perform earn job element
• Critical safety concerns
• Key quality assurance notes

What will you learn?

• The principle elements of standardized work.

• How to create a standard operation sheet.

• How to create a job element sheet.

• How standardized work can be applied to their workplace.