Standardized Work in Process
Standardisation
Standardized Work in Process
Minimum WIP required in and between steps so standardized work can be performed repeatedly at takt.
Examples
- 01Standardized work in process for the machining cell is one part in each of 4 machines and one part waiting for inspection.
- 02Operators are trained to keep standardized work in process exactly at that level; more or fewer parts are a signal of a problem.
- 03After a machine cycle is shortened, the standardized work in process is recalculated and becomes the new baseline.