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Time Study Time study is a structured process of directly observing and measuring human work using a timing device to establish the time required for completion of the work by a qualified worker when working at a defined level of performance. It follows the basic procedure of systematic  work measurement  of: analysis  of the work into small, easily-measurable components or elements measurement  of those components and synthesis  from those measured components to arrive at a time for the complete job. The observer first undertakes preliminary observation of the work (a pilot study) to identify suitable elements which can be clearly recognised on subsequent occasions and are of convenient length for measurement. Subsequent studies are taken during which the observer times each occurrence of each element using a stopwatch or other timing device while at the same time making an assessment of the worker's rate of working on an agreed rating scale. One of the prime reasons

ABC Analysis/Pareto Analysis Pareto analysis (sometimes referred to as the 80/20 rule and as ABC analysis) is a method of classifying items, events, or activities according to their relative importance. It is frequently used in inventory management where it is used to classify stock items into groups based on the total annual expenditure for, or total stockholding cost of, each item. Organisations can concentrate more detailed attention on the high value/important items. Pareto analysis is used to arrive at this prioritisation. Taking inventory as an example, the first step in the analysis is to identify those criteria which make a significant level of control important for any item. Two possible factors are the usage rate for an item and its unit value. Close control is more important for fast moving items with a high unit value. Conversely, for slow moving, low unit value items the cost of the stock control system may exceed the benefits to be gained and simple methods of con

Stages of the New Product Development (NPD) Process New-Product Development Process: New product development is a process which is designed to develop, test and consider the viability of products which are new to the market in order to ensure the Growth or survival of the organization.  Every entrepreneur knows that productivity is one of the key ingredients for successful product development. New product development (NPD) is the complete process of bringing a new product to market. A product is a set of benefits offered for exchange and can be tangible (that is, something physical you can touch) or intangible (like a service, experience, or belief).  Stages of New Product Development:  New product development as the first stage in generating and commercializing new product within the overall strategic process of product life cycle management used to maintain or grow their market share.  Idea Generation Idea Screening Concept Development and Testing Business Analysi

Risks of Higher Productivity in Garment Industry What is LEAN? LEAN is perhaps the most radical way of improving productivity. LEAN focuses on continuously improving  the way a factory works, to make it ever more efficient.  Under LEAN, workers may be organised into ‘cells’. These are groups of workers trained in  several skills who can make a whole product. Cells have production targets for the whole group rather than for individuals.  Workers in sleeping This is different from the product being made on an assembly line, where workers with different skills each do a particular task.  LEAN is intended to change the culture of a factory as well as the physical way that the factory and workstations are organised. The  garment industry  should focus and develop good working conditions to reduce the injuries created to their workers since there is ample room for ergonomic improvements in the clothing industry.  Who wants Higher Productivity?  If you are experiencing