How to Prepare Useful Work Instructions – A Practical Guide

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How to Prepare Useful Work Instructions – A Practical Guide

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How to Prepare Useful Work Instructions

Date: Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Duration: 90 minutes

On the 25th of October, professionals from various time zones – from Los Angeles to Bangkok – convened online for an enlightening webinar titled, “How to Prepare Useful Work Instructions – A Practical Guide.” This session was designed for those keen to refine their manufacturing processes.

The webinar spotlighted the renowned Training Within Industry (TWI) principles, a historic program established in 1941 in the US. Celebrated for revolutionizing workforce training and amplifying operational productivity, TWI’s methods remain crucial in today’s fierce manufacturing realm. It provides invaluable tactics to empower employees, enhance task efficiency, and champion the ethos of continuous improvement.

Participants delved deep into the art of formulating work instructions that demystify intricate tasks. These guidelines ensure that procedures are not only comprehensible but also directly actionable. The session illuminated how to exploit these instructions for effective on-the-spot training, thereby guaranteeing uniformity and excellence across all operations.

Furthermore, the webinar didn’t shy away from confronting the prevalent challenges tied to generating work instructions in the manufacturing sector. Attendees walked away armed with hands-on strategies deeply rooted in TWI’s esteemed principles. These tactics are geared to escalate operational effectiveness and curtail errors.

A notable highlight was the workshop’s reliance on the etwi software, an intuitive tool that streamlines the creation, modification, and management of work instructions. The utility of this software was demonstrated using a relatable example: the process of folding a t-shirt. This pragmatic demonstration underscored the importance and methodology of sculpting clear work instructions.

With the attendance of several individuals, the chat discussions during the webinar were particularly vibrant and enlightening, suggesting a high degree of engagement and interest from the participants.

All in all, this webinar was a well-rounded and insightful guide for anyone in the manufacturing space aiming to optimize their processes and employee training.

The workshop was based on etwi software which helps to easily create, update, and manage work instructions to support the development process of employees. We will use a practical example of folding t-shirt to explain the rules of creating work instructions on the real example. 

Benefits

  • Gain practical skills in creating effective TWI-based work instructions for clearer task execution.
  • Enhance on-the-job training with strategies to effectively utilize work instructions for consistent, quality outcomes.
  • Address common challenges in work instructions, leading to increased operational efficiency and reduced errors.
  • Gain practical skills in creating effective TWI-based work instructions for clearer task execution.
  • Enhance on-the-job training with strategies to effectively utilize work instructions for consistent, quality outcomes.
  • Address common challenges in work instructions, leading to increased operational efficiency and reduced errors.

Agenda

  1. Introduction to Work Standardization
    • Welcome remarks
    • Overview of the importance and benefits of work standardization
    • Setting the stage for the in-depth discussions to follow
  2. Improving KPIs with TWI Job Instructions
    • Exploration of the TWI Job Instructions methodology
    • Real-world examples of KPI improvement through TWI implementation
  3. Principles of Creating Work Instructions
    • Step-by-step guide to developing effective work instructions
    • Best practices and common mistakes to avoid
    • Interactive discussion with participants
  4. Utilizing Work Instructions for Job Instruction Training
    • Demonstrating the practical application of work instructions in training
    • Hands-on examples and interactive exercises
    • Participant feedback and insights
  5. Managing the Implementation of TWI Job Instructions 
    • Key steps for successful implementation
    • Challenges and solutions in real-world scenarios
  6. Closing Remarks
    • Summary of key takeaways
    • Thanking participants and partners
    • Announcement of upcoming Lean Community events and initiatives

Meet the trainers

Bartosz Misiurek
CEO and Founder at Lean Community

Dr. Bartosz Misiurek is a co-founder of a few start-ups like Leantrix, Lean Community, Leancoin, etwi, Lean Global Consulting, Sallar. He is a CEO at LeanTrix Ltd., Leancoin Ltd, Do Lean IT OU, and a Member of the Board at Astral Hodling OU. Author of the book “Standardized Work with TWI: Eliminating Human Errors in Production and Service Processes.” He works as Sr Manager and TWI Global Coach at Automotive Company.

COO at LeanTrix

He is a Senior Consultant of the TWI program and Lean Management at LeanTrix. He is also a leader in the startup project - etwi system. He was a member of a global team that implemented the TPM system for several automotive plants in Europe, Asia, South America and North America.

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