Method Study | Objectives of method study | Critical examination is required for method improvement

Method study is the systematic recording and critical examination of existing and proposed ways of doing work as a means of developing and applying.

Method Study: Method study is the systematic recording and critical examination of existing and proposed ways of doing work as a means of developing and applying easier and more effective methods and reducing cost. It is a systematic recording and critical examination of ways of doing things in order to make improvement. (In a sort letter “ to reduce the cost, which examination/system are going to set up to developing and applying easier and more effective methods”.)

Objectives of method study: -

• Improve layout of factory and office.
• Simplify tasks.
• To improve the flow of work.
• To get the better quality.
• Effective materials handling.
• To improve the proper utilization of resources.
• To get maximum output.
• Waste reduction.

Critical examination is required for method improvement:
For method improvement the way the job is performed has to be examining critically & need to challenge its purpose, place, sequence & method of performance.

Purpose: 

What is done?
Why is it done?
What else might be done?
What should be done?
Ex: Mark sleeve pleats.

Place: 

Where is it done?
Why is it done there?
Where else might it be done?
Where should it be done?
Ex: Hand sew button.

Sequence: 

When is it done?
Why is it done then?
When might it be done?
When should it be done?
Ex: B/H at sleeve placket.

Person: 

Who does it?
Why does that person do it?
Who else might do it?
Who should do this?
Ex: Thread trimming.

Means: 

How is it done?

Why is done that way?
How else might it be done?
How should it be done?
Ex: Cuff attaches.