Work Standards, Standard Work, and Standardized Work: Similarly sounding labels applied to best practices, which share a common thread, however, differentiate themselves in true practice; but nevertheless, create such confusion because of their similarity. In this webinar we’ll break down this confusion.
This webinar will highlight:
Learning to differentiate and apply three variations of Work Standards: Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Job Aids.
A foundation of Lean Thinking is Standard Work
We’ll learn what Lean Standard Work is and how to develop and implement the three elements of Standard Work:
Standard Work Worksheet
Standard Work Combination sheet
Operator Loading Chart
We’ll learn how Standardized Work is a combination of Work Standards and Standard Work in addition to leveraging a few other critical and key best practices.
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Presenter
Jim Floyd
Technical Specialist
Jim Floyd is a continuous improvement leader at IMEC with more than 17 years of experience driving enterprise-wide lean transformations and sustainable process improvements. He partners with Illinois manufacturers to align strategy with execution, build cultures of ownership and accountability, and deliver measurable operational results.
Jim has led lean initiatives both domestically and internationally, guiding organizations through structured strategy deployment, value stream optimization, and performance management system implementation. His facilitative approach engages leaders and front-line teams alike—ensuring improvements are embedded, sustained, and aligned to long-term business objectives.
At IMEC, Jim helps manufacturers deploy enterprise excellence frameworks that strengthen competitiveness and accelerate growth.
Expertise
Lean Enterprise Transformation
Strategy (Policy) Deployment
Value Stream Mapping & Kaizen Roadmaps
5S & Workplace Organization
Supply Chain Optimization
KPI & Visual Management Systems
Certifications & Credentials
Lean Master Black Belt
B.S., Engineering Management – University of Illinois at Chicago
