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Introduction
Industrial Engineering is concerned with the design, improvement & installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipments & energy.
It draws upon specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical, physical and social sciences together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems.
Introduction
Its main task is to design and redesign, through studies, analysis and evaluation of the various components that make up the manmachine system. Industrial engineering has basically been concerned with the improvement of whatever has been designed and/or evaluated.
Introduction
Course in Work Design introduces students to Human Factors (Ergonomics) through various hands-on experiments. The analysis of human work is accomplished using analytical techniques of work measurement as well as methods for analyzing the motions required to perform the work. This laboratory introduces many opportunities to improve the interface between the human operator and the workplace.
Introduction
A significant component of industrial engineering is work study.
WORK STUDY First technique applied for increasing productivity. Considered as a valuable tool in increasing productivity.
Definition: Work study is a generic term for the techniques of method study and work measurement. These techniques are used in the examination of human work in all its contexts. They lead systematically to the investigation of all the factors which affect the efficiency and economy at the work place in order to affect improvement.
METHOD STUDY
Method study is the technique of systematic recording and critical examination of existing and proposed ways of doing work and developing an easier and economical method.
Work measurement:
it is the application of the techniques designed to establish the time for a qualified worker to carry out a specified job at a defined level of performance.
1. Select
While selecting a job for doing method study, the following factors are considered: (a) Economical factors.
2. Record
All the details about the existing method are recorded. This is done by directly observing the work. Symbols are used to represent the activities like operation, inspection, transport, storage and delay.
3. Two-handed process chart: Motions of both lands of worker are Right hand-Left hand chart recorded independently. 4. Multiple activity chart: Activities of a group of workers doing a single job or the activities of a single worker operating a number of machines are recorded. 5. Flow diagram: This is drawn to suitable scale. Path of flow of material in the shop is recorded. 6. String diagram: The movements of workers are recorded using a string in a diagram drawn to scale.
3. Examine
Critical examination is done by questioning technique. This step comes after the method is recorded by suitable charts and diagrams.