To improve work force productivity in a medium size manufacturing enterprise by MOST Technique

Abstract

Competitive market is forcing big organizations to utilize the untapped potential of Medium Size Manufacturing Enterprises (MSME). Lean manufacturing system (LMS) is characterized by reduced product development and manufacturing lead-time, team based work organizations, low setup/changeover times, multifunctional workers and JIT deliveries from few reliable suppliers. Effective utilization of workforce is a primary objective for any manufacturing organization is no exception to this. In-fact, considering the significant environmental and safety risks associated ,it becomes imperative to deploy the right number of associates in the plant and at appropriate locations. MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) is a work measurement technique developed by H. B. Maynard and Company, Inc. in the Unites States. MOST has been already introduced into the wide varieties of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, etc., in EU, US, and Asia. MOST is a work measurement system which can be easily implemented and practically maintained. *MOST is a registered trademark of H. B. Maynard and Company, Inc. Keywords—LEMW (Lean Enterprises MOST Way), LMS (Lean Manufacturing System), MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique), MDAT (MOST Application Data Acquisition Tools), MSME (Medium size Manufacturing Enterprise), TMU (Time Measurement Unit), Productivity.