Method Study in Industrial Engineering
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What is the primary objective of method study?

  • To improve efficiency and productivity (correct)
  • To decrease customer satisfaction
  • To increase manufacturing costs
  • To reduce employee benefits

    • What is the outcome of standardizing work methods in method study?

  • Consistent processes and fewer defects (correct)
  • Increased variability
  • Reduced quality
  • Higher production costs

    • What is the benefit of optimizing resource utilization in method study?

  • Increased waste and costs
  • Improved profitability (correct)
  • Decreased employee morale
  • Reduced customer satisfaction

    • What is the outcome of eliminating unnecessary steps in method study?

    <p>Improved efficiency and productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of method study in reducing waste?

    <p>Minimizing waste in processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of implementing error-proofing techniques in method study?

    <p>Enhanced quality of products or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of streamlining workflows in method study?

    <p>Tasks are accomplished more quickly and with fewer resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of method study in terms of employee-employer relations?

    <p>Better employee-employer relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of method study?

    <p>To deliver value to customers by meeting their needs and expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of standardizing work methods and procedures?

    <p>Consistency and repeatability in operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of method study in terms of employee well-being?

    <p>Ensuring safety and ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key outcome of involving employees in the method study process?

    <p>Boosted morale, motivation, and job satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording information about the existing method in method study?

    <p>To obtain a clear picture about the existing method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of process charts in method study?

    <p>To produce a better picture and quick understanding of the facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the developed method in method study?

    <p>Practical, safe, effective, economical, and acceptable to design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in the procedure of method study?

    <p>Install the best developed method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary principle of motion economy regarding the use of hands?

    <p>Both hands should work simultaneously and in opposite directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using momentum in motion study?

    <p>To reduce the muscular effort required to complete a task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it desirable to keep materials and tools close to the workplace?

    <p>To reduce the time and effort required to access the materials and tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Record' step in motion analysis?

    <p>To record all the relevant facts of the proposed work by direct observation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of time study?

    <p>To determine the standard time for various operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a simultaneous motion cycle (SIMO) chart?

    <p>An extremely detailed left- and right-hand operation chart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is good illumination important in the workplace?

    <p>To reduce the risk of accidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining a standard practice in motion analysis?

    <p>To ensure that the standard practice is followed consistently over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tool used to record the work cycle in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>16 mm movie camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analyzing the film frame by frame in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>To study the work cycle and identify areas for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the analysis of the film in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>A therblig chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the questioning procedure in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>To develop a better and improved procedure for doing a job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of operation analysis?

    <p>To identify the shortcomings of the existing men method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>Checking the new method as regards the advantages claimed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of motion analysis?

    <p>To design an improved method that eliminates unnecessary motion and employs human effort more productively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the wink counter in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>To read the durations of actual movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of the principles of motion economy?

    <p>Four categories: Rules concerning human body, workplace layout, material handling, and tools and equipment design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the analysis of the SIMO chart in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>A better and improved procedure for doing a job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of improving the procedure of doing a work through motion study?

    <p>To improve the procedure of doing a work and minimize human motion for minimum fatigue of operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary principle used in the questioning procedure in the construction of SIMO?

    <p>Principle of motion economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constructing an operation chart?

    <p>To study the procedural steps of a task before analyzing the motions of the operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of inspection?

    <p>The act of checking for correctness of the quantity or the quality of the items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of operation cum-transportation?

    <p>The act of transporting items while performing an operation on them, such as painting on a conveyor belt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of operation analysis?

    <p>To identify the shortcomings of the existing men method and develop an improved procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Method Study Definition and Objectives

    • Method study is a systematic investigation of the existing method of doing a job to develop and install an easy, rapid, efficient, effective, and less fatiguing procedure.
    • Objectives of method study include:
      • Improving efficiency and productivity
      • Enhancing quality
      • Reducing waste and costs
      • Optimizing resource utilization
      • Standardization and consistency
      • Ensuring safety and ergonomics
      • Facilitating training and skill development
      • Promoting employee engagement and satisfaction
      • Supporting continuous improvement
      • Meeting customer needs and expectations

    Procedure of Method Study

    • Select the work worth studying and define the objective to be achieved
    • Record all relevant information pertaining to the existing method
    • Examine the recorded events critically and in sequence
    • Develop the best method as resulted from critical examination
    • Install the best developed method
    • Installation involves three phases: planning, arranging, and implementing

    Process Charts

    • Process charts are used to record different types of events
    • Five basic symbols are used to record different types of events:
      • Operation
      • Storage
      • Delay or temporary storage
      • Transport
      • Inspection

    Operational Analysis

    • Operational analysis is a detailed study of different operations involved in doing a work
    • It examines the shortcomings of the existing method and develops an improved procedure
    • The analysis considers the movements of the limbs and aims to find a simpler and economical method

    Analysis of Motion

    • Analysis of motion is a detailed study of individual motions of a worker
    • The purpose is to design an improved method that eliminates unnecessary motions and employs human effort more productively
    • Steps involved in motion analysis:
      • Select the operation to be studied
      • List and chart various motions performed by the operator
      • Identify productive and idle motions
      • Eliminate unnecessary motions
      • Redesign the existing operation procedure
      • Impart necessary instructions to the worker

    Principles of Motion Economy

    • Principles of motion economy are a set of rules designed to develop better methods
    • The principles are classified into four categories:
      • Rules concerning human body
      • Rules concerning workplace layout and material handling
      • Rules concerning tools and equipment design
      • Rules concerning time conservation

    Time Study

    • Time study is the aspect of work study that determines the standard time for various operations
    • Objectives of time study include:
      • Determining the standard time for various operations
      • Estimating the cost of product accurately
      • Predicting the duration of a particular work
      • Determining the number of machines an operator can run
      • Determining the optimum number of men and machines
      • Providing information for planning and scheduling
      • Balancing the work of all workers working in a group

    Simultaneous Motion Cycle (SIMO)

    • SIMO is an extremely detailed left- and right-hand operation chart
    • It shows the simultaneous minute movements performed by the two hands of an operator on a common time scale
    • Construction of SIMO involves:
      • Filming a number of short and repetitive work cycles using a 16 mm movie camera
      • Selecting the most efficient performed cycle for analysis
      • Analyzing the film frame by frame and recording the data
      • Drawing a SIMO chart for further study and analysis
      • Developing a better and improved procedure for doing a job

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