Standard work is the best known method for completing a task in a safe, consistent, and repeatable way. It captures the most effective sequence of steps, the right tools required, and the expected outcomes. The purpose of standard work is to reduce variation and help every worker follow the same proven process. This supports quality, safety, and efficiency across teams, shifts, and locations.
When standard work is not clearly defined, workers develop their own habits or shortcuts. Although well-intentioned, this leads to inconsistency, reduced quality, and difficulty in training new team members. It creates stability and becomes the foundation for continuous improvement. Once a consistent baseline exists, improvements can be measured and tested with accuracy.
Standard work also helps organisations onboard new employees faster because instructions are clear, structured, and easy to follow. It reduces dependency on tribal knowledge and protects businesses from losing expertise when experienced workers retire or move roles.
How this applies to WorkfloPlus
WorkfloPlus strengthens standard work by turning best-practice processes into digital work instructions and guided operational workflows. Every worker sees the same approved steps, reducing variation and ensuring operational consistency. Evidential capture, such as photos, notes, and signatures, proves that standard work was followed, helping maintain quality across all sites.
