Time and Motion Study

BY VIVEK SHELKE

What is Time and Motion Study• Time Study measures how long it

takes an average worker to complete a task at a normal pace

• Motion Study is designed to determine to best way to complete a repetitive job

Time and Motion Study

• Time and motion study is a technique for recording the times of performing a certain specific job which is carried out under specified conditions.

• For analyzing the data so as to obtain the time necessary for an operator to carry it out at a defined rate of performance.

Why you need to do a Motion and Time Study• Are costs too high• Why is there a problem?• How can it be solved?• Which alternative is better?• Choose the best alternative

Where it can be implemented?

• Manufacturing• Office• Banks• Department Stores• Supply Chain Management

Benefits of Time and Motion Studies

• Determination of productivity improvement goals• Immediate elimination of non-value added activities• Provide recommendations for the most efficient

way to perform the tasks• Develop a valid assessment of the current

operations• Provide recommendations to improve utilization

and productivity• Machine and Process Studies• For balancing Workload

Time and Motion Study Equipment

• A stop-watch Time study• A study board• Time study forms• Audio and Video Tape recorder

• A stop-watch Time study• A study board• Time study forms• Audio and Video Tape recorder

Time and Motion Study: Problems1. Observers are not always

competent2. Those conducting the

study are not always proficient in the job being observed

3. The actions observed are not always reflective of the group as a whole Workers may not cooperate with a time and motion study

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF TEXTILES

Processes in Textile Mill• Spinning• Warping• Sizing• Weaving• Dyeing

SPINNING

OUTLINE OF SPINNING

CARDING

CARDING

DRAW FRAME

RING FRAME

WINDING

WARPING

WEAVING

Procedure of Time and Motion Study

• Select operators• Divide the operation into elements and record

a complete description of the method• Assign particular work to operators• Observe operators performing task: record

time taken for each element• Rate the operator’s performance• Determine appropriate work standards

CONCLUSION• Motion and time study can reduce

and control costs, improve working conditions and environment, and motivate people.

• Motion study offers a great potential for savings in any area of human effort

CONCLUSION• Time and Motion study develop

efficient and effective work methods, establish time standards, balance assembly lines, estimate labor costs, develop effective tooling, select proper equipment, and layout manufacturing facilities

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