Standard work is an agreed-upon set of procedures that establish the best methods for each process. It aims to optimize the use of people and machines while keeping production flow tied to customer demand. Standard work consists of takt time to match production pace with sales, standard work sequences, and standard in-process inventory levels. Companies implement standard work by creating standard work sheets, measure performance against standards, and continuously improve processes.

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