MTM-1
Unit - 1: Introduction
Twenty slides providing an Introduction to MTM-1
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M ethods - The
method
T ime determines
the
M easurement time!
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Introduction
§ MTM is the abbreviation of Methods-Time Measurement. This
means that the time required to perform a specific task
depends on the method chosen for the activity.
§ The MTM method was developed in the United States in the
1940s as a system of predetermined times and was
published in the book “Methods-Time Measurement” in 1948.
§ Analytical tool for directly analyzing manual work processes.
§ Tool for developing standardized building blocks from the
MTM basic system (MTM-1).These building blocks are used
to economically describe, quantify and design a wide range
of work processes.
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Introduction
§ MTM enjoys the greatest worldwide distribution as an
instrument of industrial engineering and time management.
§ MTM offers a worldwide uniform standard for businesses to
use in describing and quantifying manual work processes.
§ MTM has gradually been transformed from a predetermined
time system to a Productivity Management System.
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Introduction
MTM supports the design of work processes (business
processes) through
• describing
• structuring
• planning and
• analyzing/synthesizing
using process building blocks designed for content and time.
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Introduction
§ Within a production system, MTM serves the function of a common
language providing a standard for design, as well as, serving as
the basis for measurements, comparisons and modifications made at
all levels of this system.
§ MTM offers a worldwide uniform standard for businesses to use in
describing and quantifying manual work processes.
§ However, the roll of the employee changes, such that he or she now
joins the specialist in taking responsibility for improving the work
processes. Communication with the involved employees becomes a
central principle.
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Introduction
The following table demonstrates the suitability of various time determination
methods for meeting the primary needs characterized in the new method of
manufacturing.
Advanced
Method Reproducible Unique Internationally
planning of
of methods methods - time recognized time
methods and
time calculation description relationship standards
time
Stop Watch Time Study
Activity Sampling
Self-recording
Compare/Estimate
Video Recording
Standard Data
MTM
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First Time Right!
The MTM method includes a framework of MTM
building block systems used to model the full range
of work processes.
MTM systematically classifies and organizes
processes, thus achieving the goal of
“First Time Right” in the design of the work
systems.
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Introduction
§ The use of MTM and Lean in a coordinated manner proves
to offer the optimum opportunity to avoid waste.
§ MTM and Lean are used to analyze all processes in a
company with respect to their value added contribution and
to improve them.
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MTM and Lean
Lean strives MTM strives
to create, throughout the whole value to avoid waste, along the whole value
stream, the highest possible efficiency added chain, through method planning
by synchronizing the flow
• by reducing supplies, as well as, ● by standardizing production, based on a
wasted time and human resources consistent data concept
• by shortening production cycles and ● by applying appropriate methods and
delivery times to meet the needs of tools
the customers
● by providing time standards, based on
a standardized reference performance
While both methodologies strive to improve efficiency,
they differ in their approach to identifying waste:
Lean based on global optimization of MTM based on local optimization of
flow activities
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Introduction
§ To use MTM and Lean together, along the value added
chain, means to make the optimum use of both the
synchronization of the value stream and methods design, in
order to ensure low-waste flow coupled with efficient work
methods!
§ MTM supports the entire value added chain of a company
and runs in two phases within the management of work
systems:
•The MTM Planning Concept
•The MTM Optimization Concept
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Introduction
§ Both economic and ergonomic aspects of planning the work
system are given the highest priority.
§ The goal is to achieve a Best-Practice level of productivity,
validated by benchmarks, at the very beginning of
production.
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Introduction-Planning Concept
ergonomic-
Design Planning Production relevant
elements
inspection and § work organization § testing
evaluation of SOP
§ work design § optimization (Start of
§ease of assembly § work methods
§ quantification Production)
§process capability § production times
§quality objectives § clocking § familiarization
product optimization § possible production
optimization
§ calculation of reference
data/planning standards
ProKon
MTM Process Planning
Methods
and PlanningMTM-Analyse
MTM Analysis Production analysis
tools
Know-how transfer
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Introduction- Planning Concept
§ The best opportunities for cost savings are found in the
design and planning stages.
§ ProKon – Production-Oriented Design proves itself as a
premier MTM tool for assisting the designer in creating
assembly friendly products, while allowing quantification of
savings in the product development phases.
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Introduction-0ptimization Concept
§ The second phase covers the operational phase of the work
systems following the start of production (SOP).
§ The focus is placed on continuous improvement by
operators, supported by an accurate results analysis.
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The combining of MTM and Lean
Design Planning Production
Activity Flow Start-up Optimization
ProKon MTM MTM MTM MTM
COE VSD MAST Perf. Audit
TPM Sankey Training CIP
Balancing Layout PDCA VSM
MSA TPM Monitoring Vis. Manag.
Ergonomics KANBAN 5S
Kaizen
Consistent Data Concept
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Productivity – MTM and Lean
§ By combining MTM and Lean, optimal productivity is
achieved in significantly less time.
Efficiency
Focus on MTM
and Lean –
First Time Right!
Increase in
POTENTIAL productivity
Better start due to
target-based Focus on
instructions Lean only
Start of production
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Work System consists of:
Task describes the purpose of the work system
Input includes the job conditions in the form of job
properties, information and energy in the work system
and are changed or used in relation to the task
Person: performs work operations
Aids/Equipment: performs technical operations
Process: spatial and temporal interaction of people and
aids/equipment, which transforms the input into the
task
Output: work results in the form of job properties,
information, energy and waste which are changed,
used or created according to the task
Environment: surrounding influences
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Methods Level
§ Used to decide which MTM System is appropriate for
describing the actual or planned production process with
sufficient accuracy, for its given work environment.
§ Therefore, MTM doesn’t provide only one system, but several
systems, at various levels, tailored to meet the requirements
of different method levels.
§ MTM-1 forms the basis of the MTM building block systems.
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Learning Objectives
The participant understands
• the classification of MTM-1 within the framework of the MTM
building block systems and within the general manufacturing
environment
• the areas and requirements of application for MTM-1
• the development and design of MTM-1
The participant is able to use the MTM-1 system in practice,
particularly for
• planning and designing work methods and workstations
• describing and evaluating work content
• improving existing work systems.
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