88 ◾ Lean Production Simplified, Third Edition
Study Questions
1. Define standardized work.
2. Check three examples of standardized work in your workplace.
a. Are they simple, visual, and easy to understand?
b. Who developed them?
c. Does work adhere to the standard?
d. How do you know?
e. If not, why not?
f. How might your organization improve its approach to standardized
work?
3. Do standards change in your workplace? If so, describe the process.
4. How are new team members trained in your organization?
a. What role does standardized work play, if any?
b. How might your organization improve its training processes?
5. Find three examples of standardized work in your office.
a. Are they simple, visual, and easy to understand