What is Standardized Work | Geneo

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What is Standardized Work by Geneo

Standardized work is a core principle in lean manufacturing and operational excellence, focused on documenting and consistently following the best known method to perform a task or process; until a better way is found that is! Standard work outlines the steps involved, the timing taken, the required materials, and the anticipated outcome for a specific task, promoting consistency, safety, and quality throughout the workforce. By establishing a clear baseline, standardized work not only enhances efficiency but also lays the groundwork for continuous improvement. Rather than being rigid or bureaucratic, it is designed to adapt as new and improved methods are discovered.

Standardized work typically includes three key elements: takt time (the rate at which products must be made to meet customer demand), the work sequence (the precise steps needed to complete the task), and standard inventory (the minimum materials or information required to perform the job smoothly). Importantly, standardized work is not about turning workers into robots; it is about empowering them to perform at their best while making problems visible and improvements achievable.

To make the process of writing and managing standardized work faster and more effective, GENEO's GEN-OPS platform offers a powerful and intuitive solution. GEN-OPS guides users through capturing standard work visually and systematically, using clear, structured templates that ensure all critical elements are included.

Compared to traditional methods like Word or Excel, GEN-OPS saves over 40% of the time typically spent writing and managing standards. Furthermore, by facilitating efficient sharing and reducing unnecessary duplication, it decreases the overall number of required standards by an additional 40%. Rather than dealing with fragmented documents and repetitive efforts, teams can take advantage of a centralized, collaborative platform that keeps standards organized, easily accessible, and simple to update.

With GEN-OPS, standardized work becomes a living, evolving system - simple to deploy, quick to manage, and fully aligned with the principles of operational excellence.

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