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Work in Progress (WIP)

Work in Progress

Material or tasks that have entered a process but are not finished.

Examples

  1. 01A FIFO lane limits WIP between two stations to 5 parts.
  2. 02WIP is counted every shift at fixed markings on the floor.
  3. 03A team board limits open tasks to 3 per person.

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