PRESENTATION

MOTION STUDY

Motion study
Motion study is the science of eliminating wastefulness resulting from using unnecessary, ill-directed and inefficient motion. The aim of motion study is to find and perpetuate the scheme of least waste methods of labour.

Motion study may be used for the following purposes in addition to its primary use for job-analysis work.
i. To study the inter- relationship among members of a work group. ii. To study the relationship between operator and the machine which operates. iii. To obtain the time for an operation iv. To establish a permanent record of method of doing a job. the
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Motions consisting of three parts

1. When the motion begins. 2. The nature of the motion. 3. When the motion ends.

Principles of motion economy

a) Effective use of the operator b) Arrangement of the workplace c) Tools and equipment