Lean manufacturing aims to eliminate waste through standard work and one-piece flow. Standard work establishes repeatable work sequences defined by operators. One-piece flow moves individual products continuously through processes to reduce wait time, lead time, and work-in-progress inventory. The benefits of one-piece flow include improved safety, quality, flexibility, productivity, and employee morale.

1. Basics of Lean for Manufacturing Standard Work and One Piece Flow

2. Training Objectives Define Lean Standard Work One Piece Flow

3. What is Lean? Lean is the identification and elimination of waste Remember Lean is a process for identifying and eliminating waste with the goal of creating Value

4. Standard Work Takt Time is the Pulse or Heartbeat of the Plant Takt Time = Available Work Time / Customer Demand Standard Work Developed by the operators Repeatable sequence of work operations Standard Worksheets Provides adherence to standard work in the area Used to train operators Displays the sequence of steps for the operators

5. One Piece Flow The movement of a product through the process one unit at a time The opposite of Batching Reduces: Wait time Lead time WIP

6. 10 Benefits of One Piece Flow Improved Safety Builds in Quality Improves Flexibility Improves Scalability Reduces Inventory Improves Productivity Simplifies Material Replenishment Frees Up Floor Space Makes Lean Take Root Improves Moral