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Standard Work

Document it once so you can stop repeating mistakes.

If it's not written, it's wishful.

Why It Happens

Tribal memory beats paperwork—until the expert's out.

The Fix

Record the best run (photo/video). Boil to one page. Add visuals. Post at point of use. Update with every improvement.

Try This Tomorrow

Film one setup; circle wasted motions.

Example

Filmed setups cut press-brake changeover variance > 50%.

Builder's Truth

Standard work doesn't kill creativity—it protects it from chaos.

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