Integrating Standardized Work and Production Status Control to Support Location-Based Planning and Control

Standardized Work (SW) is an approach to standardize and improve the efficiency of operations cycles. SW can support the implementation of Location-Based Planning and Control (LBPC) by balancing workload between workers, synchronizing different processes and allowing early identification of deviations. Digital technologies can support the implementation of SW by providing real-time feedback to support project monitoring, communication, and information management. The aim of this research work is to propose a model that integrates SW and production status control by using existing digital technologies to support LBPC. Design Science Research (DSR) is the methodological approach adopted in this investigation. The study initially focused on the collaborative identification of critical interrelated activities to implement SW. Then the integrated control model of SW and production status was proposed with the support of visual management devices and digital technologies. As a result, it was possible to effectively synchronize and balance the resources of a set of interrelated activities, increasing the stability of those activities. Therefore, the model can be used as a mechanism to manage variability in LBPC and increase the degree of process standardization while having short cycles of feedback to promote continuous improvement.