hi, can anyone help me out on how to conduct a time and motion study and determining the rating factor. Its very urgent plz. mani
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Dear Mani,
Time and motion study and setting rates is a professional's job. When I worked as an Industrial Engineer, I underwent training and first set rates alongside a professional before I was allowed to set rates without supervision. The training involves watching Rating Films and rating the activities and then comparing against the rates already established for the tasks. The normal yardstick for persons working with incentives is the British Standard rate of 100 (equivalent to a person walking 4 miles per hour).
But before setting rates, you need to conduct a method study to ensure that the most efficient and effective method is prescribed.
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Time and motion study and setting rates is a professional's job. When I worked as an Industrial Engineer, I underwent training and first set rates alongside a professional before I was allowed to set rates without supervision. The training involves watching Rating Films and rating the activities and then comparing against the rates already established for the tasks. The normal yardstick for persons working with incentives is the British Standard rate of 100 (equivalent to a person walking 4 miles per hour).
But before setting rates, you need to conduct a method study to ensure that the most efficient and effective method is prescribed.
Time and motion study Research | Find time and motion study Articles | Encyclopedia.com: FREE Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Articles And Pictures!
Also see https://www.citehr.com/107830-methods-job-analysis.html
Have a nice day.
Simhan
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Dear Mani,
First of all, let me introduce myself. I'm Hiren Vyas, an Industrial Engineer working on projects such as time and motion study, Lean implementation, Kaizen, JIT, 5S, SMED, etc. When conducting a time and motion study, you should follow these basic steps:
1. Select the job first - break it into sub-elements.
2. Take the number of observations of those sub-elements (The number of samples should be based on ILO guidelines. For example, if a sample is 5 seconds, there should be 40 readings; if it is 1 hour, there should be 4 readings. There is also a sample formula).
3. Rate the worker by comparing them to a worker working at an average pace in normal conditions. The rating for an ideal worker is 100.
4. O.T + O.T * Rating = Basic Time.
5. Find the mean of those basic times.
6. Add necessary allowances as per ILO guidelines (There are several allowances - I cannot describe all of them here).
7. Basic Time + allowances = Standard time.
8. Add all standard times of all sub-elements = standard time for the Activity.
9. Find out your shift supply time and actual working time by deducting lunch, tea breaks, etc.
10. Actual available time / Standard time for the activity = Productivity / Manpower required.
This is a very in-depth subject. This is just a brief overview; you should refer to the ILO for more information or look at some case studies online.
I apologize as I cannot explain in detail right now. You can contact me on my cell if you need further guidance at +91 9898132180 (India).
Thanks!
Hiren Vyas.
From India, Ahmadabad
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First of all, let me introduce myself. I'm Hiren Vyas, an Industrial Engineer working on projects such as time and motion study, Lean implementation, Kaizen, JIT, 5S, SMED, etc. When conducting a time and motion study, you should follow these basic steps:
1. Select the job first - break it into sub-elements.
2. Take the number of observations of those sub-elements (The number of samples should be based on ILO guidelines. For example, if a sample is 5 seconds, there should be 40 readings; if it is 1 hour, there should be 4 readings. There is also a sample formula).
3. Rate the worker by comparing them to a worker working at an average pace in normal conditions. The rating for an ideal worker is 100.
4. O.T + O.T * Rating = Basic Time.
5. Find the mean of those basic times.
6. Add necessary allowances as per ILO guidelines (There are several allowances - I cannot describe all of them here).
7. Basic Time + allowances = Standard time.
8. Add all standard times of all sub-elements = standard time for the Activity.
9. Find out your shift supply time and actual working time by deducting lunch, tea breaks, etc.
10. Actual available time / Standard time for the activity = Productivity / Manpower required.
This is a very in-depth subject. This is just a brief overview; you should refer to the ILO for more information or look at some case studies online.
I apologize as I cannot explain in detail right now. You can contact me on my cell if you need further guidance at +91 9898132180 (India).
Thanks!
Hiren Vyas.
From India, Ahmadabad
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Hi all of my friends,
Can anyone help me with the procedure for Time & Motion Study and how it is to be done?
Thanks & Regards,
Bhagirathi Panda
Sr. Officer - HR
Tel.: 91-22 32170041 / 39918516
Fax: 91-22 39918521
Mob.: 9320335503
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Can anyone help me with the procedure for Time & Motion Study and how it is to be done?
Thanks & Regards,
Bhagirathi Panda
Sr. Officer - HR
Tel.: 91-22 32170041 / 39918516
Fax: 91-22 39918521
Mob.: 9320335503
(When the wind blows strongly, some build a strong wall for protection, while others build windmills to generate energy. It's our attitude that makes a difference.)
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Dear Bhagirathi,
You have asked a question that can't be answered, as the methods employed will depend upon the nature of the work. I used to be an Industrial Engineer practicing Work Study (comprising Method Study and Time Study). I have used the stopwatch method, Pre-determined Motion Time Methods (Ready Work Factor in Philips and MTM in Littlewoods), and electronic boards by Tectime for Work Measurement and Data Collection with Tectime Data Systems Limited.
I suggest that you buy a good book on it to learn the concepts. However, the application of concepts requires training under experts.
The following link [http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/060908timeandmotion.pdf] shows how it was applied in a hospital setting.
In an installation setting, the link no longer exists.
For more information on Time and Motion Study, visit [http://www.acsco.com/TimeandMotion.htm]. Additionally, [http://www.protech-ie.com/ratingvideo.htm] provides rating videos which are used for training people.
Here are some additional resources you may find useful:
- [http://jds.fass.org/cgi/reprint/37/10/1198.pdf]
- [http://www.mtmuk.org/]
An expensive but excellent book on this topic is available at [http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Time-Study-Design-Measurement/dp/0471059056].
Have a nice day.
Simhan
A retired academic in the UK
PS: If you provide more information about the nature of work, I might be able to guide you better.
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Hi all of my friends,
Can anyone help me with the procedure for Time & Motion Study and how it is to be done?
Thanks & Regards,
Bhagirathi Panda
Sr. Officer - HR
Tel.: 91-22 32170041 / 39918516
Fax: 91-22 39918521
Mob.: 9320335503
(When the wind blows strongly, some build a strong wall for protection, while others build windmills to generate energy. It's our attitude that makes a difference.)
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From United Kingdom
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You have asked a question that can't be answered, as the methods employed will depend upon the nature of the work. I used to be an Industrial Engineer practicing Work Study (comprising Method Study and Time Study). I have used the stopwatch method, Pre-determined Motion Time Methods (Ready Work Factor in Philips and MTM in Littlewoods), and electronic boards by Tectime for Work Measurement and Data Collection with Tectime Data Systems Limited.
I suggest that you buy a good book on it to learn the concepts. However, the application of concepts requires training under experts.
The following link [http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/060908timeandmotion.pdf] shows how it was applied in a hospital setting.
In an installation setting, the link no longer exists.
For more information on Time and Motion Study, visit [http://www.acsco.com/TimeandMotion.htm]. Additionally, [http://www.protech-ie.com/ratingvideo.htm] provides rating videos which are used for training people.
Here are some additional resources you may find useful:
- [http://jds.fass.org/cgi/reprint/37/10/1198.pdf]
- [http://www.mtmuk.org/]
An expensive but excellent book on this topic is available at [http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Time-Study-Design-Measurement/dp/0471059056].
Have a nice day.
Simhan
A retired academic in the UK
PS: If you provide more information about the nature of work, I might be able to guide you better.
---
Hi all of my friends,
Can anyone help me with the procedure for Time & Motion Study and how it is to be done?
Thanks & Regards,
Bhagirathi Panda
Sr. Officer - HR
Tel.: 91-22 32170041 / 39918516
Fax: 91-22 39918521
Mob.: 9320335503
(When the wind blows strongly, some build a strong wall for protection, while others build windmills to generate energy. It's our attitude that makes a difference.)
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Hi Simhan,
Good to know about you and your profile. As you have mentioned you are a retired academician, I would like to know more about you and your profile. I am also working as an academician and pursuing a Ph.D. I have a few questions in mind. Please be in touch with me. My email id is tavildar.meghha@gmail.com.
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Good to know about you and your profile. As you have mentioned you are a retired academician, I would like to know more about you and your profile. I am also working as an academician and pursuing a Ph.D. I have a few questions in mind. Please be in touch with me. My email id is tavildar.meghha@gmail.com.
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Hi Tavildar,
Please see my posts on Research Methodology, Author Workshops, etc., and you can write to me at [IMG]https://www.citehr.com/misc.php?do=email_dev&email=bmFyYXNpbWhhbn VrQHJlZGlmZm1haWwuY29t[/IMG]. You can also send a private mail at citehr giving as much info about yourself. In fact, I am guiding students undertaking MPhil, PhD, and MBA/MA(HR) projects. You can learn more about my profile by visiting http://promentorconsulting.page.tl/About-Us.htm.
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Please see my posts on Research Methodology, Author Workshops, etc., and you can write to me at [IMG]https://www.citehr.com/misc.php?do=email_dev&email=bmFyYXNpbWhhbn VrQHJlZGlmZm1haWwuY29t[/IMG]. You can also send a private mail at citehr giving as much info about yourself. In fact, I am guiding students undertaking MPhil, PhD, and MBA/MA(HR) projects. You can learn more about my profile by visiting http://promentorconsulting.page.tl/About-Us.htm.
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Hello,
I am Raju Prasad, by profession an Industrial Engineer. I have been in this field since the inception of my career in Industrial Engineering. Coming to the point... Time and method study... It's a work measurement technique. Most industries in India measure work and define their norms by using stopwatch techniques. It is widely accepted by Indian industries as well. To measure any work, it should be followed by both Method Study and Time Study.
In Method Study,
The present method of doing work is analyzed based on nature and is divided into elements based on the following criteria:
1. Work has to be selected.
2. It has to be recorded.
3. It has to be examined.
4. A new method to do work is to be developed.
5. The new method is to be installed.
6. Lastly, everyone is trained, and it is to be maintained.
In Method Study, the following things can be analyzed with a view to improving work:
1. Workplace Layout.
2. Ergonomical Factors.
3. Man and Material movement.
4. Body motions.
5. Flow of man, material, and information pattern.
6. Sequence of operation and activity.
7. Type of material handling equipment used.
8. Necessary tools and accessories used by associates.
Once it is performed in a much systematic way, one can move to work measurement study by stopwatch.
In Time Study, it is followed by the below activities:
1. Work has to be selected.
2. An average Worker/Associate has to be selected.
3. Department head and supervisor are informed.
4. Work is divided into various motions or elemental activities.
5. Based on cycle continuous or split reading of stopwatch can be taken.
6. The number of readings can be taken based on sample size or cycle time of work content as per ILO Guidelines.
7. Once it has been recorded based on personal judgment (Considering skill, speed, and accuracy of work), the person can be rated. You can use ILO Guidelines for Rating methods (Ideal fellow is considered 100 Percent Pace rating). As per British Guidelines, 100 pace means walking 4 miles distance in 3.5 minutes.
8. After rating, one will get the total recorded time - X minutes.
9. Recorded time is multiplied by the rating factor, and one can get Basic Time. Basic time = Recorded time * Rating factor. For example, if the recorded time is 5 minutes and the rating is 80%, then the basic time will be = 5 * 0.8 = 4 minutes.
10. Once the basic time is derived, one can add allowances as per workplace arrangement, type of industry, and nature of work.
Allowances can be like... Fatigue allowances, Personal allowances, Contingency allowances, Delay allowances, Special allowances, etc. Generally, as per industry practice, one can give Personal allowance as 5% of basic time and Fatigue 4% of basic time, Contingency 2% of basic time and subsequently delay one.
11. To arrive at the Standard time of a particular activity or work, Basic time is summed up with allowance time. The formula for the same is as below... Standard time = Basic time + Allowances.
As far as cycle time is considered for a shift for a particular product or activity, all limitations have to be added. In many cases, for example, apart from doing a specific activity or assembly of any product, a worker has to do other cyclic activities like walk to collect material, time for TPM activities, walk to collect bins from the store department. Based on the frequency and intensity of activities, it has to be derived in percentage and added with Standard time to arrive at actual production cycle time.
This time has to be added on Job cards or routing of any product.
On the other side, as far as shift capacity is concerned, other times like lunchtime, Tea Break, Other breaks, and OEE have to be considered to arrive at the particular shift or capacity of equipment.
Hope this much data is enough to clear all your doubts. In case you need more help, you can reach me at rajuprasad12@yahoo.com or you can give me a call on my cell - 9913697915.
Good luck.
Regards,
Raju Prasad
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I am Raju Prasad, by profession an Industrial Engineer. I have been in this field since the inception of my career in Industrial Engineering. Coming to the point... Time and method study... It's a work measurement technique. Most industries in India measure work and define their norms by using stopwatch techniques. It is widely accepted by Indian industries as well. To measure any work, it should be followed by both Method Study and Time Study.
In Method Study,
The present method of doing work is analyzed based on nature and is divided into elements based on the following criteria:
1. Work has to be selected.
2. It has to be recorded.
3. It has to be examined.
4. A new method to do work is to be developed.
5. The new method is to be installed.
6. Lastly, everyone is trained, and it is to be maintained.
In Method Study, the following things can be analyzed with a view to improving work:
1. Workplace Layout.
2. Ergonomical Factors.
3. Man and Material movement.
4. Body motions.
5. Flow of man, material, and information pattern.
6. Sequence of operation and activity.
7. Type of material handling equipment used.
8. Necessary tools and accessories used by associates.
Once it is performed in a much systematic way, one can move to work measurement study by stopwatch.
In Time Study, it is followed by the below activities:
1. Work has to be selected.
2. An average Worker/Associate has to be selected.
3. Department head and supervisor are informed.
4. Work is divided into various motions or elemental activities.
5. Based on cycle continuous or split reading of stopwatch can be taken.
6. The number of readings can be taken based on sample size or cycle time of work content as per ILO Guidelines.
7. Once it has been recorded based on personal judgment (Considering skill, speed, and accuracy of work), the person can be rated. You can use ILO Guidelines for Rating methods (Ideal fellow is considered 100 Percent Pace rating). As per British Guidelines, 100 pace means walking 4 miles distance in 3.5 minutes.
8. After rating, one will get the total recorded time - X minutes.
9. Recorded time is multiplied by the rating factor, and one can get Basic Time. Basic time = Recorded time * Rating factor. For example, if the recorded time is 5 minutes and the rating is 80%, then the basic time will be = 5 * 0.8 = 4 minutes.
10. Once the basic time is derived, one can add allowances as per workplace arrangement, type of industry, and nature of work.
Allowances can be like... Fatigue allowances, Personal allowances, Contingency allowances, Delay allowances, Special allowances, etc. Generally, as per industry practice, one can give Personal allowance as 5% of basic time and Fatigue 4% of basic time, Contingency 2% of basic time and subsequently delay one.
11. To arrive at the Standard time of a particular activity or work, Basic time is summed up with allowance time. The formula for the same is as below... Standard time = Basic time + Allowances.
As far as cycle time is considered for a shift for a particular product or activity, all limitations have to be added. In many cases, for example, apart from doing a specific activity or assembly of any product, a worker has to do other cyclic activities like walk to collect material, time for TPM activities, walk to collect bins from the store department. Based on the frequency and intensity of activities, it has to be derived in percentage and added with Standard time to arrive at actual production cycle time.
This time has to be added on Job cards or routing of any product.
On the other side, as far as shift capacity is concerned, other times like lunchtime, Tea Break, Other breaks, and OEE have to be considered to arrive at the particular shift or capacity of equipment.
Hope this much data is enough to clear all your doubts. In case you need more help, you can reach me at rajuprasad12@yahoo.com or you can give me a call on my cell - 9913697915.
Good luck.
Regards,
Raju Prasad
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