IE-313 – Work Study & Methods Engineering (Theory)

B.Sc. Industrial Engineering & Management, 5th Semester (Batch 2017-21)

IQTM – University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Instructor: Zahid Shah

Office: Office F-16, IQTM, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
Lecture Timings: Tuesday, 01:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m.
Office Hours: By appointment
Contact Email: zahid.iqtm@pu.edu.pk

COURSE BASICS
Pre-Requisite Nil
Co-Requisite Work Study & Methods Engineering (Lab)
Credit Hrs. 2
Lecture / Week 1
Lecture Duration / Week 2 hrs.
Quizzes 8
Practice Questions / Reading Material Will be provided for different topics.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In 2nd semester you were taught Basic Manufacturing Processes that focused on the shape conversion aspect
of a manufacturing process. In the terminology of lean manufacturing we call this step as value-adding. In
WS & ME we will analyse the processes with a broader perspective and will also include activities before as
well as after shape conversion step. This course takes a holistic picture of industrial processes especially
those performed in manufacturing organizations and focuses on designing and improving them. Students
will learn how to address famous 3 Ms i.e. muda, mura, and muri that can hamper the productivity of any
organization. We will start the course with the main focus on muda and will gradually move to addressing
the other two Ms. As no design (of process) is perfect, we will discuss a number of concepts and techniques
to continuously measure and improve processes. We will learn to make sure that this improvement
contributes to the improvement in the overall system the process being analyzed is a part of.

Module 1 will focus on understanding the basic features of industrial processes from Quality, Cost, and
Productivity perspectives and will introduce the basics of muda, mura, and muri. Module 2 will mainly focus
on recording and analysing the processes to reduce or eliminate muda. Module 3 will set the tone for module
4 and here we will discuss different work measurement (time study) techniques. In module 4, the concepts
discussed in the first three modules will converge and we will discuss how to address mura and muri and a
number of tools of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)
Level of learning
CLOs Description
(C = Cognitive)
1 Understand the basic features of an industrial process. C2
2 Analyse and design industrial processes. C4
3 Continuously improve industrial processes and systems. C4
4 Contribute to class discussion based on reading material. C2

CLOs AND THEIR MAPPING TO PLOs:

PLO 03: Design/Development of Solutions

PLO 07: Environment and Sustainability

PLO 09: Individual and Team Work

PLO 06: The Engineer and Society
IE-313 – Work Study & Methods Engineering (Th.)

PLO 01: Engineering Knowledge

PLO 11: Project Management

PLO 05: Modern Tool Usage
PLO 02: Problem Analysis

PLO 12: Lifelong Learning

PLO 10: Communication
Course Learning Outcomes
PLO 04: Investigation

PLO 08: Ethics

1. Understand the basic

features of an industrial 
process.

2. Analyse and design industrial

processes. 

3. Continuously improve
industrial processes and 
systems.

4. Contribute to class
discussion based on reading 
material.

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TENTATIVE WEEKLY COURSE PLAN

Weekly Course Content, Its Mapping to CLOs, and Reference Material

Week CLOs’
Description Reference Material
Mapping
01  Introduction to the course CLO1  Chapter 1 from Niebel’s book
Module 1: The Basics  Practice questions
 Four major performance indicators of a
process: QCPS
 Productivity and cost perspectives of a
process
02  Muda, mura, and muri CLO1  Chapter 2 from Pascal’s book
 Process types  Handouts
 Quiz 1
03 Module 2: Method Study CLO1  Chapter 2 from Niebel’s book
 Selecting the process to improve  Chapter 9 from Groover’s book
 Recording the details of a process
(conventional tools)
04  Recording the details of a system CLO1  Handouts
(VSM)  Case studies
 Quiz 2
05  Critically examining the recorded CLO2  Chapter 3 from Niebel’s book
details of a process  Chapter 10 from Groover’s book
(for therbligs)
06  Developing a better method / process CLO2  Chapter 3 from Niebel’s book
 Case studies
07  Defining, installing, and maintaining CLO2  Chapter 9 from Niebel’s book
the new method / process
 Quiz 3
08  Developing a better layout CLO2  Chapter 11 from Groover’s book
 Quiz 4  Practice questions

Mid-Term Exam.

09 Module 3: Work Measurement CLO2  Chapter 10 and 11 from Niebel’s

 Stop-watch based time study book
 Quiz 5  Practice questions
10  Pre-determined motion time systems CLO2  Chapter 13 from Niebel’s book
(PMTS)  Practice questions
11  Work sampling CLO2  Chapter 14 from Niebel’s book
 Quiz 6  Practice questions
12 Module 4: Continuous Improvement CLO3  Chapter 3 and 4 from Cachon’s book
 Evaluating process capacity and labor  Practice questions
productivity
 Line balancing

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 13  Assembly line design CLO3  Chapter 6 from Cachon’s book
 Batch production system  Handouts
 Quiz 7  Practice questions
14  5S CLO3  Chapter 3 and 5 from Pascal’s book
 Just-in-time production
15  Jidoka CLO3  Chapter 6 from Pascal’s book
 Handouts
16  Total productive maintenance (TPM) CLO3  Handouts
 Quiz 8
End-Term Exam

COURSE RESOURCES
Textbook:

1. Niebel's Methods, Standards and Work Design by Andris Freivalds, 13th ed. Publisher: McGraw-Hill.

References:

1. Work Systems: The Methods, Measurement & Management of Work by Mikell P. Groover.
Publisher: Pearson – Prentice Hall.

2. Lean Production Simplified: A Plain-Language Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Production
System, by Pascal Dennis. Publisher: Productivity Press.

3. Motion and Time Study – Design and Measurement of Work by Ralph M. Barnes. Publisher: John
Wiley and Sons.

4. Matching Supply with Demand – An Introduction to Operations Management by G. Cachon and C.

Terwiesch. Publisher: McGraw-Hill International Edition.

GRADING POLICY

Class grade is based on the following components:

Component Marks

Mid–Term Exam. 35

End–Term Exam. 40

Quizzes 15

Class Participation 10

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MAPPING OF CLOs TO DIRECT ASSESSMENTS

Quiz
CLOs CP Mid-Term End-Term
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1   
2      

3   
4 

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Be regular. Attend all lectures.
2. The use of cell phone, whispering, and cross-talk are strictly prohibited during the lecture.
3. Participate actively in class. Raise your hand in order to ask/answer a question.
4. Check your emails regularly for announcements related to the course.
5. Send an email in case of any query. Follow these points for convenience:
a. Mention a precise ‘subject’ of your email
b. Be specific in asking questions
c. Do mention your name and roll number
6. Never miss your quizzes as they are part of your overall grade. They are meant to keep you in touch
with the course on regular basis. There will be no make-up quizzes.

** Happy Learning **

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