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Method Study
Method Study
METHOD STUDY
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 costs.
2. Flow Process Chart 3. Two Handed Process Chart 4. Multiple Activity Chart 5. Simo Chart
6. Flow Diagrams
7. String Diagrams 8. Cyclegraph 9. Chronocyclegraph 10.Travel Chart
CLASS OF CHANGE
CLASS OF CHANGE 1 HANDS & BODY MOTION WORK STATION PROCESS PRODUCT RAW MATERIAL
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CLASSIFICATION OF MOVEMENTS
Class
Pivot
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Knuckle
Wrist Elbow Shoulder Trunk
Finger
Hand and Finger Forearm, hand and fingers Upper arm, forearm, hand and fingers Torso, Upper arm, forearm, hand and fingers
EXAMINE
The questioning technique is the means by which the critical examination is conducted, each activity being subjected in turn to a systematic and progressive series of questions.
PRIMARY QUESTIONS
The The The The The PURPOSE PLACE SEQUENCE PERSON MEANS For Which At Which In Which By Whom By Which
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SIMPLIFING
SECONDARY QUESTIONS
The secondary questions cover the second stage of the questioning technique, during which the answers to the primary questions are subjected to further query to determine whether possible alternatives of place, sequence, persons and means are practicable and preferred as a means of improvement upon the existing method.
PURPOSE:
what is done? why is it done? what else might be done? what should be done?
PLACE:
SEQUENCE:
When is it done?
Why is it done? When might it be done?
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The tools and equipment to be used A description of the method A diagram of the work place layout, jigs/fixtures etc
1. Gaining acceptance of the change by the Management 2. Gaining acceptance of the change by the workers 3. Maintaining close contact with the progress of the job until satisfied that it is running as intended
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1. materials.
2. Gravity feed, bins and containers should be used to deliver materials as close to the point of use as possible. 3. Tools, materials and controls should be located within the working area. 4. of motion. Materials and tools should be arranged to permit the best
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6. The colour of the workplace should contrast with that of the to reduce eye fatigue.
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Work Measurement Work measurement is the application of techniques designed to establish the time for a qualified worker to carry out a specific job at a defined level of performance.
STANDARD PERFORMANCE
It is the rate of output which qualified workers will naturally achieve without over-exertion as an average over the working day or shift, provided that they know and adhere to the specified method and provided that they are motivated to apply themselves to their work.
TIME STUDY
Basic Steps
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Obtaining and recording all available information about the job, operator and the surrounding conditions likely to affect the execution of the work Recording the complete description of the method, breaking down the operation into 'elements' Measuring with a stopwatch and recording the time taken the operator to perform each 'element' of the operation. Assessing the rating Extending observed time to 'basic times' Determining the allowances to be made over and above the basic time for the operation Determining the 'standard time' for the operation.