Chapter 8 Work Measurement

Section 8.1 Time Studies

Example 8.1 Levi's Jeans

Table 8.1 Data Summary

Observations (minutes) Factor

Job Element
1 2 3 4 5 Performance Allowance
Draw the design 6 2 8 6 7 110%
Cut the cloth 3 1 3 2 1 95% 12%
Sew the material 4 5 5 9 3 100%

Figure 8.1 Work Time Chart

Table 8.2 Average Time

Observations (minutes) Applicable Time (min)

Job Element
1 2 3 4 5 Total Average
Draw the design
Cut the cloth
Sew the material

Table 8.3 Standard Time

Average Normal
Job Element Performance Allowance Standard
(min) (min)
 Average Normal
Job Element Performance Allowance Standard
(min) (min)
Draw the design
Cut the cloth
Sew the material
Total Normal Time (minutes)

Section 8.2 Work Sampling

Example 8.2 Intel Microchip

Table 8.4 Data Summary

Time
Observation Confidence Error
(min)
1 25
2 34
3 21
4 26
5 32
95% 3%
6 23
7 18
8 27
9 22
10 24

Table 8.5 Standard Deviation

Time
Observation Deviation Squared
(min)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total Total
n n-1
Average s
Table 8.6 Solution

Item Value Item Value

Confidence level
Level of significance
2-Tailed test (area)
Area (normal curve)
Z-value
Standard deviation
Sampling error
Average time
Observations (required)
Observations (roundup)