The document outlines the concept and methodology of work study, which aims to improve production efficiency by systematically analyzing and refining work methods. It discusses various techniques such as method study, work measurement, and the use of specific charts to document processes, reduce unnecessary movements, and enhance workplace ergonomics. The overall objective is to develop more effective working procedures while minimizing costs and fatigue for workers.

1. METHOD STUDYMETHOD STUDY
Flowcharting

2. OutlineOutline
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1. Work Study1. Work Study
2. Method Study2. Method Study
3. Various Charts3. Various Charts

3. Work StudyWork Study
 Work Study is one of the most important
management techniques which is employed to improve
the activities in production.
 It is used to investigate:
◦ Methods of performing work (Method Study).
◦ The time taken to do it (Work Measurement).
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4. Work StudyWork Study (Cont.)(Cont.)
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5. Method StudyMethod 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.
 Its aim is to find best possible manufacturing procedure
that requires least time and less fatigue to worker.
 Used to analyze
 Movement of body, people, or material
 Activities of people & machines
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6. Method StudyMethod Study
 Method study is a technique to reduce the work
content mainly by eliminating unnecessary movements
by workers, materials, or equipments.
 However, even after that, there could be unnecessary
time taken for the process because of lack of
management control or inaction of worker.
 Explaination of Method study:
◦ Various charts to record movements.
◦ i.e L-R hand process charts, therblig-gilbreth chart
etc.
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7. Method Study ObjectivesMethod Study Objectives
 Improvement of processes and procedures.
 Improvement in the design of plant and equipment.
 Improvement of layout.
 Economy in human effort and reduction of unnecessary
fatigue.
 Development of better working environment.
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8. Method study - MethodologyMethod study - Methodology
 Procedure to accomplish method study, called "SREDIM"
shall be as follow:

1. Select: the job or operation that needs improvement,
2. Record: all facts, how work is done by chart methods,
3. Examine: every aspect of the job by asking; what, why,
where, when, who and how
4. Develop: review ideas, eliminate, simplify, combine, re-
arrange, make new method which more safe, chart new
method, submit for approval,
5. Install: the new method, consider best time to introduce,
convince all, train users,
6. Maintain: check frequently, match results, correct
deviations.
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9. MethodologyMethodology (Cont.)(Cont.)
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Select
Record
Examine
OK
?
Develop
Install
Maintain

10. Charts in Method StudyCharts in Method Study
◦ Operation Process Chart
◦ FLOW PROCESS CHART(man,material and
machine type)
◦ Multiple activity chart
◦ TWO HAND PROCESS chart(L-R HAND
CHART)
◦ Simo chart
◦ THERBLIG-GILBRETH CHART
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11. Flow Process ChartsFlow Process Charts
(man-type, material-type and equipment-type)(man-type, material-type and equipment-type)
 These are the chart that use symbols and
description to show the sequence of work. The
process, then, show what is happening at
different stages. The distances and time may be
given.
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12. Flow Process Chart SymbolsFlow Process Chart Symbols
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Operation
Transportation
Inspection
Delay
Hold

13.  Occurs when:
 Grasp
 Release of material by hand
 Assemble tool,material or component
 Delay occurs when the hand is ideal or not doing
any activity
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14.  Occurs when hand moves from one position to
another,towards or away from material,tool and
component or when material is to be move from one
place to another place.
 Occurs when an object is examined for identification.
 Occurs when the hand holds an object so that other
hand may work on the object.
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15. Two hand process chartTwo hand process chart
It is a chart in which activity of workers
hand are recorded in their relationship to
another hand.
It is commonly used to repetitive and
short cycle operation.
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16. L-R Hand Chart of Signing a LetterL-R Hand Chart of Signing a Letter
LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND
Hold Letter
Reach for pen
Grasp pen
Carry pen to
paper
Sign letter
Return pen to
holder
Release pen in
holder
Move hand back
to letter
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17. THERBLIG-GILBRETH CHARTTHERBLIG-GILBRETH CHART
It is dealing with the:
Movement of man who is working, not
machine
Study of micromotion of body parts and
hands
Gilbreth describe 18 motions known as
therblig.
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