1. Standardized Work Creating Continuous Flow
Process
Coaching
Incorporated
Presented by:
Brian D Krichbaum

2. Standardized Work Definition
A detailed and documented system in which production workers both develop and follow a repeatable sequence of tasks within a work assignment. The standardized work sequence represents the best practices for the operator to follow in the completion of his/her job.

3. Standardized Work Elements
Takt time – Demand Rate
Cycle Time – Production Time
Work Sequence

4. Standardized Work Takt Time
Takt Time - the demand rate of production, the rate at which we sell our product or service.
Takt is a German musical term which refers to the pace, or drumbeat of a musical score. The concept of takt keeps our activities on pace much as the metronome keeps the musician on the beat.

5. Standardized Work The Tools
Process Instruction Sheets
Standardized Work Analysis Sheet (Cell Layout)
Time Observation Sheet
Operator Balance Chart
Standard Work Combination Sheet

6. Standardized Work Process Instruction Sheets
Definition
Detailed, visual instructions written from the perspective of the operator which detail the sequence, methods, tools required and critical to quality characteristics of an operation.

7. Standardized Work Cell Layout
Definition
Detailed, visual representation of the location of everything in the workcell, including workstations, parts racks and storage areas, and operators.
Used to plan the layout of cells, analyze the amount of walking built into the process and to institutionalize improvements

8. Standardized Work Time Observation Exercise
Job Descriptions:
Production Operators – Remove labels from 3” x 3” blocks
Packer – Pack boxes and maintain supplies
Industrial Engineer – Conduct time studies

9. Standardized Work Time Observation Exercise
Work Instructions
Obtain Full Box of Blocks
Empty Box – Place Blocks on Table
Remove 1 blue label from each block
Remove 1 yellow label from each block
Remove 1 red label from each block
Repack Box
Return to storage area

11. Standardized Work Operator Balance Charts
Definition
A graphical representation of the times required by each operator in a cell to complete their individual work elements.
Operator balance charts are used to distribute work and ensure work is being completed near takt.

13. Standardized Work Equipment Guidelines
Before investing in more equipment:
Eliminate waste in the machine cycle
Split apart tasks at the bottlenecks; use more than one machine
Install multiple machines at the bottlenecks
Create another cell
When there are no other choices, operate the bottleneck in a decoupled manner (batch, not flow)
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