Standardized Work ◾ 67
Method is the mix of man/woman, machine, and material. Standardized
work is a tool for developing, confirming, and improving our method (pro-
cesses). A process is simply a set of steps or actions with a clearly defined
goal.
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The process tells the team member what to do, when to do it, and in
what order.
Maximize Utilization of Machines or People?
Many of us have been taught that to improve efficiency we must improve
machine utilization. We must reconsider. To maximize machine utilization
we must
◾ Run machines constantly and as fast as possible, which creates overpro-
duction muda.
◾ Retain extra people to keep the machines running.
◾ Increase work-in-process to cover problems and keep the machines
running.
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