Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) College of Engineering and Computer Science
Teaching Assistance, Coaching and Customized Training
WORK MEASUREMENT & TIME STUDIES
Work measurement is often considered the backbone of industrial engineering, industrial technology, and industrial management programs because the information that’s generated affects so many other areas including cost estimating, production and inventory control, plant layout, material and process selection and design, quality, and safety. Work measurement precedes setting time standards since setting standards on poorly designed jobs and processes would be a waste of time. Therefore, work measurement studies should be used to:
- Develop production system design improvements
- Identify problematic operations and jobs for improvement.
- Develop the best work method (standardized work).
- Develop motion consciousness on the part of employees.
- Develop economical and efficient tools, fixtures, and production aids.
- Assist in selection of new machines and equipment.
- Train employees on the preferred method.
- Reduce effort, injuries, and cost.
- Develop staffing models.
Available as a deployment project or training workshop.
PLANT & WAREHOUSE LAYOUT/RELOCATION/EXPANSION
Poor layout can result in excess handling and inventory, reduced process speed, increased expediting, and poor communication. This workshop details the steps of analyzing, designing, and implementing an improved facility layout to achieve maximum velocity of product moving through the system to produce income while minimizing the resources required. Participants learn a proven methodology to make the most efficient use of the existing facility or designing improvements for an anticipated plant expansion or relocation.
