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 precisely in
terms of cycle time, work in process, sequence, time, 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 steps to maximize performance and
minimize waste. In this book you will learn about: The characteristics of standardsKey benefits and applications of standardizationStandard work concepts and calculationsStandard work steps and documentationUsing standard work manuals, charts, and worksheetsCell staffing (line balancing and full work)