About Lesson
✅ 4.8. WIP (Work in Progress) Management
Purpose: To control and track materials moving between production stages.
Key Activities:
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Record movement of subassemblies between work centers.
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Avoid excess WIP buildup.
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Tag WIP items with job IDs and lot numbers.
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Store partially completed products in defined areas.
Outputs:
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WIP tracking sheets or digital entries.
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Updated production status reports.
Best Practice:
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Implement Kanban or FIFO lanes to control WIP flow.