... that the comparison obtained between the time measurements methods used, and the evaluation of the MODAPTS is carried out with the best possible movements and gestures, disregarding then that the wastes can still be postulated to the whole assembly line. Originality/value With the automation in industry, where...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Small stop time loss Single minute exchange of dies (SMED) technique Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Time measurement Manufacturing industries 1. Differentiate internal setup elements from external setup elements. The total time...

... The methodology presented in the paper draws on fundamentals related to task analysis and motion time measurement. The methodology was practically applied to disassemble several different consumer products with significant savings in time. Findings Several improvements in product design resulted from various...