Standard Work documents the current best-known method for every operation — sequence, cycle time, and quality checks — so every operator performs the job the same way.
Every operation has a current, accurate work instruction with defined cycle time, sequence, and quality checks; operators follow the standard consistently.
These are the questions Compass asks for this practice, and the levels it scores you against.
Current, accessible work instructions at each workstation.
How are operating procedures documented for your production operations?
Level 1 → 5World class at level 4
Standard cycle times per operation, tied to takt.
Do you have defined cycle times (how long each operation should take) for your production operations?
Level 1 → 5World class at level 4
Layered process audits with trending and review.
Do you audit whether operators are following standard work?
Level 1 → 5World class at level 4
Digital work instructions
Layered process audit cadence
Scoring your operation against Standard Work takes a few minutes and needs no account.
