After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition and Concept of Work Study 2. Need for Work Study 3. Advantages. Definition and Concept of Work Study: Work study, as defined by British Standard Institution, is a generic term for those techniques particularly 'Method Study' and 'Work Measurement' which are used in the examination of human work in all [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the design considerations for work place layout. (1) Materials and tools should be available at their predetermined places and close to the worker. (2) Tools and materials should preferably be located in the order in which they will be used. (3) Wherever possible gravity should be employed for, the raw material to [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the steps and equipments of stop watch procedure for collecting time study data. Procedural Steps: The various steps involved are as follows: 1. Establish the quality to be achieved in the product. Strike a balance between a low and very high quality. Low quality means more rejection and scrap and very high [...]