time-motion study

A form of time and motion study — An analysis of the motions used in an industrial process with an aim to improve efficiency and productivity.

Meanings

nountime-motion study (plural time-motion studies)

plural time-motion studies

  1. alternativeAlternative form of time and motion study.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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