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ProPerMan Hand Out 10 Method Study
ProPerMan Hand Out 10 Method Study
Introduction
To increase productivity, two important functions are: -
What study was formerly known as Time and Motion study, is now termed as Method
Study and Work Measurement?
Method Study aims to determine the most effective method of performing a job, the
most logical layout of manufacturing facilities, the smooth flow of man and materials
throughout the organization and the right placement of inspection stages, to enable
processing of a job through the smallest possible time and the least possible cost.
Work management on the other hand helps to determine the time required by the
operator to complete a specific task for the defined method at the defined pace of
performance.
Method study is the systematic recording and critical examination of existing and
proposed ways of doing work, as a means of developing and applying easier and
more effective methods and reducing cost.(BS 3138)
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5. To improve utilization of equipment and thereby reduce manufacturing
cycle time per piece.
6. To select material of right specification, cut down process waste, reduce
defective and thereby reduce raw material consumption per unit of
production.
7. To achieve economy in human effort and reduction of unnecessary
fatigue.
8. To develop a better physical working environment.
Symbols
1. Operation -
2. Inspection -
3. Transport -
4. Delay -
5. Storage -
Illustration: Typing a letter
10’ To director’s Cabin
12.0’ Take Dictation
10’ Back to work table
20.0’ Type letter
4.0’ Verify for mistakes
10’ To Director’s cabin with the letter
1.0’ Await while Director reads and signs the letter
Back to work
Note: - Time that the activity takes is written on left hand against the symbols.
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