Motion Study for the Supervisor (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Norman R. Bailey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267954816 ISBN 13: 9780267954810

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock practical motion study to cut waste and boost productivity.

This guide explains a clear, logical approach to analyzing and improving shop floor work with common-sense rules and practical tools.

The book shows how to break every operation into basic work elements, then time and improve them. It emphasizes reducing waste through planning, layout, and better methods, not by pushing higher output at more effort.

• Learn a structured way to identify every part of a task, from getting materials to final placement.
• Understand how to measure times with practical timing tools suitable for real shops.
• Discover how to train operators to adopt new methods smoothly and quickly.
• See how improvements build on a logical sequence to lower labor costs over time.

Ideal for readers seeking practical, field-tested guidance on supervision, process improvement, and cost reduction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267954816
• ISBN 13: 9780267954810
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 125