Lecture 12

Time Study …
 Time study …
 The processing time exists simply because the
process requires tasks and motions
 So the working methods and the work
components are closely related to the net
processing time
 Time study is to measure the number of
seconds required to lift, sew and place
something
 Improvements are made based on the time
values and defines the differences caused by
the individual differences of workes.
 Time study …

Improvement in time ~ Time wastage

Time wastage ~ Production
Production ~ Productivity
Productivity ~ Profit
Profit ~ Prosperity
 Therefore

Improvement in time ~ Prosperity

 Why time study?
 To understand the production of the factory
 To find out the individual skill level
 To determine the time value for each work component
which supports improvements and standardization
 To evaluate the operation (Tough or easy)
 For the planning and construction of new setups
 Useful for PPC
 For evaluating manufacturing cost and piece wage rate
 This is required to design a production control system
 How to Analyze?
 Continuous time observation
 Observation Procedure
 Observation Procedure …
 Determine the work process
 Select the workers
 Explain the purpose of time study to the workers
 The observer should stand diagonally behind the
operator at a distance of 1.5 to 2 meters
 The number of observations shall increase in
proportion to the shortness of the operation cycle
 Observation Procedure …
 Working conditions must be mentioned on
the form. They can help in the improvements
 Determine the check points
 If any irregular movements of the worker is
observed, enter a tick mark
 If observer is unable to record the time,
enter “M”
 Don’t forget to note anything you have
noticed during observation
 Check Points …
Sew: Main operation of Work
Place: Movement of placing something
Lift: Movement of aligning something to other thing

The sewing machine The sewing machine

stops starts running
Sew
Lift Place

Start handling next

garment
 Check points standards …
Sr. No. Designation # of check Division
points Standards
1 Work 2 or more 15 or more
component
s
2 Cycle 1 or more 7-15 or
more
3 Lot 1 for a lot 7 or less