ABSTRACT
The task summary sheet (TSS) is a simple and versatile tool for standardized work applications that do not lend themselves to the tools. The TSS could be used to supply the information for the worker when needed. The TSS allows the right information to be available and in the right order. When used in the context of standardized work, the TSS must also contain a standard time, even if it is only a typical time for reference. A very important feature of the TSS is the column for symbols. This allows us to predefine a set of simple symbols that can be added for each step that serve as a visual reminder of important considerations. Normally, standardized work is kept very simple and often only constructed from paper forms with a pencil. However, in real life, there are many applications for standardized work that do not fit the simple application of a cyclic work cell.
