After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Sampling Inspection 2. Advantages of Sampling Inspection 3. Classification. Meaning of Sampling Inspection: Sampling inspection is a technique to determine whether a lot or population should be rejected or accepted on the basis of the number of defective parts found in a random sample drawn from the lot. If [...]
This article throws light upon the six steps involved in method study. The steps are: 1. Select 2. Record 3. Critical Examination 4. Develop 5. Install 6. Maintain. Step # 1. Select: Select the work worth studying and define the objectives to be achieved. An objective may be to reduce the manufacturing cost, or to reduce bottlenecks or to reduce [...]
This article throws light upon the top seven techniques used for measuring work. The techniques are: 1. Analytical Estimating 2. Predetermined Motion Time System (P.M.T.S) 3. Method-Time-Measurement (M-T-M) 4. Work Factor 5. Activity Sampling, Ratio-Delay Study or Work Sampling 6. Use of Time Study Data in Wage Incentive and Collective Bargaining 7. Ergonomics. Technique # 1. Analytical Estimating: Setting the [...]