work sequence
Now that the line balancing is complete, the work for each operator must follow a standard process. This process is known as the work sequence.
In order to achieve the best quality results every time, the process must be set up in such a way that each operator that performs the job does so in the same manner. The work sequence should contain as much detail as possible. Instruction as to which hand an operation should be performed with may be necessary based on the layout of the components that make up the finished product. By setting up the work sequence, it is easy to observe when something is being done out of order. Be very cautious of sharing a responsibility between operators. Ensure each part of an operation is assigned to only one operator. If one operator performs a process one time and then a different operator perfroms that same process the next time, you leave yourself wide open for a process to be missed.
Another consideration when setting up work sequence is ergonomics. The process should be set up so that the operator performs the function in the most ergonomically manner possible.
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