What is standard work?

Standard work is the establishment of procedures to make a product. This means that in the production of a specific product, there is a standard way to go about it. Having a set way to produce a product is basically like giving a production recipe for a specific product.

Standard work is important in many ways. It helps to eliminate any additional costs that could accrue through human error, with different people producing items in different ways. It also is the safest and most effective way to produce, as everything is done in a uniform, proven safe manner.