The best combination of machines and people working together to produce a product or service at a particular point in time is an example of which lean concept?

The best combination of machines and people working together to produce a product or service at a particular point in time is an example of which lean concept?

• A. Standard Work
• B. Just-in-Time
• C. Kanban
• D. Poka-yoke

Answer: (A)

Standard Work focuses on defining the exact way a task is performed, including the optimal mix of people and machines and the precise sequence and timing for each step. By specifying how many operators and which activities each one should perform, and timing the cycle to meet demand, it creates a repeatable, balanced workflow that produces at a consistent rate. This makes the interaction of machines and human work at a specific moment predictable and efficient, reducing variation and waste. Its distinction from other lean concepts is that Just-in-Time centers on producing and delivering only what is needed when it is needed, Kanban provides the signaling system to pull work through the process, and Poka-yoke focuses on preventing defects.

Standard Work focuses on defining the exact way a task is performed, including the optimal mix of people and machines and the precise sequence and timing for each step. By specifying how many operators and which activities each one should perform, and timing the cycle to meet demand, it creates a repeatable, balanced workflow that produces at a consistent rate. This makes the interaction of machines and human work at a specific moment predictable and efficient, reducing variation and waste.

Its distinction from other lean concepts is that Just-in-Time centers on producing and delivering only what is needed when it is needed, Kanban provides the signaling system to pull work through the process, and Poka-yoke focuses on preventing defects.