Applied Methods of Scientific Management (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Frederic A. Parkhurst

 
9780260430021: Applied Methods of Scientific Management (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Boost factory efficiency with proven, practical methods .

This book demonstrates how scientific management can transform a real manufacturing plant by aligning people, processes, and tools for maximum output.

This edition centers on the Ferracute Machine Co., detailing how a structured organization, careful planning, and measured time studies drive cost reductions and productivity gains. It emphasizes practical actions over theory, showing how instructions, records, and standardized procedures support continuous improvement without losing sight of the human element in the workplace.
  • How to structure an organization for efficiency and clear responsibilities.
  • How time studies and instruction cards guide workers to faster, accurate work.
  • The role of planning, routing, and storekeeping in reducing waste and delays.
  • Methods to balance firm-wide gains with fair compensation for workers.
Ideal for readers interested in applied management, industrial engineering, and the practical implementation of efficiency strategies in manufacturing.

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