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Flow Basics Self-Study Worksheets

Self-teaching worksheets, one per flow concept: idea, worked example, practice, your area.

Best for: For engineers and leads learning flow on their own: eight worksheets and a field check, idea to practice.

Worksheet 1: the system is the limit, not the person.

1 / 4Worksheet 1: the system is the limit, not the person.

Worksheet 1: the system is the limit, not the person. Where the time goes: days of waiting, minutes of work. The pace: how fast the line has to go. Field check: pace, pile, or stopping.
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Features

What It Does

Eight worksheets and a field check that teach flow one idea at a time: the system is the limit, lean basics, two kinds of shops, where the time goes, fewer jobs open, bumpiness, the pace, and one system. Each ends with a field check in your own area.

Eight worksheets + field check

One concept each, idea to practice.

Worked examples

Each idea worked with real-looking numbers.

Your area

Every sheet ends with a field check on your own floor.

Print

Each sheet prints on its own page.

Screens

See It in Action

Real screens from Flow Basics Self-Study Worksheets with its example loaded. Click any screen to enlarge; arrow keys step through.

Worksheet 1: the system is the limit, not the person.
01Worksheet 1: the system is the limit, not the person.
Where the time goes: days of waiting, minutes of work.
02Where the time goes: days of waiting, minutes of work.
The pace: how fast the line has to go.
03The pace: how fast the line has to go.
Field check: pace, pile, or stopping.
04Field check: pace, pile, or stopping.

Who It's For

  • Engineers and leads learning flow on their own
  • Instructors handing out pre-work
  • Supervisors moving into a new area

Requirements

  • Any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
  • Windows, macOS, or Linux

Questions

Does it need internet or an account to run?

No. The download is a single file that opens in any modern browser and runs offline. Your data stays on your machine.

How does the free trial work?

Enter your email and the trial copy downloads right away. It is the full tool for 2 days from the first download, then it locks. Files you save during the trial are yours and open in the licensed copy. One trial per email per tool.

How does the license work?

One purchase covers one named user on their own computers. Your copy is stamped with your name and license key. A team license covers 5 named users. See the licensing page for the full terms.

Do I get updates?

Yes. Updates within the same major version are included. Sign in to your account to download the latest copy.

What is the refund policy?

Full refund within 14 days if the tool does not fit your work. Email support with your license key.

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Works Well With

Flow Starter Kit

Six steps to move an area to flow, with your own numbers and built-in simulations.

Free now, $49 after launch

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