MOTION STUDY

The systematic recording and critical examination of the existing and projected modes of
carrying out work as a means to develop and implement more effective and simple methods to
reduce costs

STEPS PURPOSE TOOLS PASOS Y

GRFICOS (ayuda
en espaol)

Select Select the work to be

study.The job should
be selected for the
method study based
upon the following
considerations:
a) Economical aspect
b) Technical aspect
c) Human aspect

Record Record the relevant diagrams and charts Grficos descriptivos

facts about the job by Two handed process Cursograma
direct observation chart sinptico del proceso
Multiple activity chart Cursograma analtico
Flow diagram Diagrama bimanual
String diagram
SIMO (SImultaneous Grficos con escala
MOvement chart) temporal
Grfico de
actividades mltiples
Simograma o grfico
de movimientos
simultneos

Diagramas de
movimientos
Grfico de
trayectoria
Diagrama de
recorrido o de circuito
Diagrama de hilos
Ciclograma
Cronociclograma

Examine Examine the way the diagrams and charts

job is being
performed and test its
purpose, place,
sequence and
 method of
performance
Reduce fatigue or
eliminate, combine,
rearrange
and/or simplify the
activities

Define Define the new diagrams of

method in a clear jigs/fixtures
manner and present
it to those
concerned
Improve the
arrangement of the
workplace.Eliminate
unnecessary
activities.
Combine two or more
activities
Improve the design of
tools and equipment.

Install Install the new

method as a standard
practice and train the
persons involved in
applying it.

Maintaining use Maintain the new

method and introduce
control procedures to
prevent a drifting
back to the previous
method of work.