Time Study & Work Measurement
Establish accurate standard times, eliminate hidden inefficiencies, and build a high-performance workforce with professional time study and work measurement services.
STUDY
Measure Time. Maximize Productivity.
A Time Study is a systematic work measurement technique used to determine the time a qualified worker requires to perform a defined task under standard conditions. Developed as part of Scientific Management by Frederick W. Taylor and refined through decades of industrial engineering practice, time study provides the data foundation for production planning, labour costing, capacity analysis, and fair incentive systems. Without accurate standard times, organizations are forced to rely on estimates — leading to poor scheduling, inaccurate costing, and unexploited efficiency opportunities.
At Q’mArk Group, our certified industrial engineering experts conduct professional time studies using structured methodology — breaking jobs into measurable elements, recording observed times with precision instruments, applying performance ratings, and calculating validated standard times that account for fatigue, personal allowances, and delay factors. Our standard times serve as the basis for reliable production planning, bottleneck identification, line balancing, and operator performance management.
Work Element Breakdown & Method Analysis
We begin by defining the optimal method for each operation and breaking it into discrete, measurable work elements with clear start and end points — ensuring the time study captures every value-adding and non-value-adding activity accurately.
Observed Time Recording & Data Collection
Our engineers record observed cycle times across multiple observations using precision stopwatch or video-based timing, capturing performance across normal variability and identifying irregular elements that require separate treatment.
Performance Rating & Normal Time
We apply structured performance rating to adjust observed times to the standard pace — using recognized rating systems (BSI, Bedaux, or Westinghouse) to calculate Normal Time that reflects what a qualified worker would achieve under standard conditions.
Standard Time & Allowance Calculation
We determine appropriate allowances for fatigue, personal needs, and avoidable delays — applying them to Normal Time using the correct formula to produce a validated Standard Time that can be confidently used for planning, costing, and incentive design.
Our Engagement Roadmap
Job Selection & Method Standardization
We identify the operations to be studied, confirm that the method is properly defined and standardized, brief operators and supervisors, and select qualified workers who are performing the job at a normal, sustainable pace.
Time Observation & Data Recording
Our engineers conduct structured time studies — recording observed times for each work element across the required number of cycles to achieve statistical reliability, noting any irregularities or interruptions for separate analysis.
Performance Rating & Normal Time Calculation
We apply systematic performance rating to each observed time, calculate Normal Time for all elements, and review the data for consistency — identifying and addressing any elements that show excessive variation or anomalies.
Standard Time Setting & Documentation
We calculate and validate Standard Times for each operation, prepare comprehensive time study reports, and provide implementation-ready data for production planning, labour standards, line balancing, and cost estimation systems.