What is Method Study?

                                   
Method Study: Method is the systematic recording and critical examination of ways of doing thinks in order to make improvement. Today I am share method study basic procedure in this article.

Basic procedure of Method Study:

• Select- The task to be studied.
• Record- To collecting data at source and by direct observation.
• Examine- By collecting data at source by direct observation.
• Develop- New methods develop, drawing on contribution of those concerned
• Evaluate- Results of alternative solutions.
• Define- New methods & present findings
• Install- New methods & train those involved
• Maintain- Establish control procedure

Objective of Method Study:

• Simplify task or eliminate it.
• Combine of rearrange activities
• Eliminate unnecessary motions
• Engineer the operation
• Reduce inherent work content.
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Important consideration of Method Study are:

• 1. Minimize motions of human body
• 2. Arrangement of work place
• 3. Working conditions
• 4. Process of manufacture
• 5. Working method.

1. Minimize motions of human body:

 The motion of the human body can be minimized in the following ways

•             FINGER                                                            
•             FINGERS
•             HAND
•             FOREARM
•             ARM
•             BODY
•             WALKING ABOUT                                           
•  People come in different shapes & size. As far as possible the work place should be adjusted the individual.
• The body naturally adjust to counter balance any movements of its parts. Ideally one useful movement should be matched by another, so that they are symmetrical and in opposite direction.
• Where possible movements of the parts of the body should be together (They should be simultaneous).
• Jerky movements are tiring & unproductive.
• Definite & fixed stations should be provided for all tools & materials to permit habit formation & should be positioned to reduce searching.

2. Arrangement of work place:

• Body straight & relaxed in a chair.
• Back against back of the chair.
• Sit up straight in a properly adjust chair.
• Table height at elbow level while operator is comfortable seated.
• Feet comfortably reached machine treadle.
• If the machine has a knee press for lifting or cutting thread should be close             
• Enough to be activated without remove foot from treadle.
• The needle must be positioned to the Centre of the operator
• Provide fixtures & extension boards to keep the parts in definite fixed location.                 
• When the part pre-positioned, it will reduce the time for searching.
• The movement will be habitual & will not need shifting of the eye.                              
• Pick up & dispose locations should be at a comfortable height & distance.

 3. Working Condition:

• Comfortable temperature.
• Adequate ventilation
• Proper lighting
• Good house keeping
• Safety device

4. Process of manufacture:

• Sew ability of fabrics
• Quality of threads & trims
• Transport & Storage of materials.
• Use of trolleys & conveyors to transport parts or garments from one work place to others.
• It is possible to design tools & equipment to reduce required precision and to minimize motions or automate tasks. Such as: folders & foots.

5. Working Method:

• Sewing operation consist of the following three basic elements, Picking up & positioning of the parts to needle.
• Sewing parts with aligning, realigning & repositioning (stitching).
• Dispose of part.