The most efficient combination of people, machines, and materials required to accomplish production in such a way as to minimize waste.
The three elements of Standard Operations are:
1) Takt Time,
2) Standard Work Sequence,
Once standardized, work is the object of continuous improvement through kaizen. The benefits of standard work include the ability to more quickly train new employees, reduction in variability, reduction in injuries, and a baseline for further improvement.
The definitive demonstration of achieving Standard Operations can only be supported by the establishment and communication of Standard Work Sheets, Standard Work Combination Sheets, and Standard Work in Process inventory levels.