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Man-Machine Work, How to Calculate and Minimize Interferences: Practical Guide and Effective Methods

Work Study

Man-Machine Work, How to Calculate and Minimize Interferences: Practical Guide and Effective Methods

Modern industry is characterized by the use of machines in production processes. Learn how to calculate and minimize man-machine interferences to optimize productivity.

Apr 12, 2025 Read more →
The Vital Importance of Standard Time Calculation for Productivity and Profitability

Technical

The Vital Importance of Standard Time Calculation for Productivity and Profitability

Discover how standard time drives operational productivity and strengthens financial profitability in industry

Apr 8, 2025 Read more →
Introduction to MTM and MOST: Optimizing Processes with Advanced Methodologies

Industrial Engineering

Introduction to MTM and MOST: Optimizing Processes with Advanced Methodologies

Discover how MTM and MOST predetermined time systems allow analyzing, designing, and optimizing industrial processes with unprecedented detail and objectivity.

Jun 5, 2024 Read more →
7 Common Mistakes When Conducting Industrial Time Studies (and How to Avoid Them with Software)

Industrial Time Study

7 Common Mistakes When Conducting Industrial Time Studies (and How to Avoid Them with Software)

Discover the most frequent errors in time studies, their consequences, and how to prevent them using specialized software to ensure accurate and reliable results.

May 30, 2024 Read more →
The Vital Importance of Standard Time Calculation for Productivity and Profitability

Industrial Management

The Vital Importance of Standard Time Calculation for Productivity and Profitability

Discover how standard time drives operational productivity and strengthens financial profitability in modern industry. A strategic guide for professionals.

May 25, 2024 Read more →
The 5 Most Used Work Measurement Methods in Modern Industry

Industrial Engineering

The 5 Most Used Work Measurement Methods in Modern Industry

Discover the main work measurement methods: time study, work sampling, PMTS, standard data, and estimation. Learn when and how to apply each technique to optimize your industrial processes.

May 20, 2024 Read more →
Observed Time vs. Standard Time: Understanding the Key Differences

Concepts and Fundamentals

Observed Time vs. Standard Time: Understanding the Key Differences

Discover the fundamental differences between observed time and standard time, and why this distinction is crucial for efficient industrial operations management.

May 15, 2024 Read more →
Optimize Business Productivity with Time Control and Industrial Time Study

Efficiency and Productivity

Optimize Business Productivity with Time Control and Industrial Time Study

In today's dynamic business world, productivity is a crucial factor for success. The optimization of production processes and efficient time management...

Apr 26, 2024 Read more →
Ergonomics: From Pain to Productivity

Work Study

Ergonomics: From Pain to Productivity

Imagine an operator on an assembly line. They repeat the same movement hundreds of times a day, feeling tension building up in their muscles and joints.

Apr 25, 2024 Read more →
Work Sampling: A Statistical Tool for Efficient Management

Work Study

Work Sampling: A Statistical Tool for Efficient Management

In today's business world, efficiency and productivity are essential for success. Work sampling is a statistical technique that allows for process optimization and improved management.

Apr 21, 2024 Read more →
Rest at Work: A Comprehensive Approach

Concepts and Fundamentals

Rest at Work: A Comprehensive Approach

Introduction In today's work environment, characterized by high demands and accelerated rhythms, the proper management of rest periods has become a crucial aspect...

Mar 26, 2024 Read more →
Optimization of Production Systems: Key to Industrial Efficiency

Industrial Process Optimization

Optimization of Production Systems: Key to Industrial Efficiency

Production systems, pillars of modern industry, are sets of resources organized to produce goods and services. Discover how to optimize them to achieve efficiency and competitiveness.

Mar 24, 2024 Read more →
Best Practices for Work Methods and Time Studies

Methodology

Best Practices for Work Methods and Time Studies

Learn the essential best practices for conducting effective work methods and time studies

Feb 20, 2024 Read more →
Complete Guide to ILO Fatigue Allowances

Technical

Complete Guide to ILO Fatigue Allowances

Learn how to correctly apply ILO fatigue allowances in your time studies

Feb 20, 2024 Read more →
Introduction to CRONOMETRAS: Your Time Study Tool

Tutorial

Introduction to CRONOMETRAS: Your Time Study Tool

Discover how CRONOMETRAS can revolutionize the way you conduct your time studies

Feb 20, 2024 Read more →
Takt Time: What It Is, How to Calculate and How to Apply It

Industrial Process Optimization

Takt Time: What It Is, How to Calculate and How to Apply It

At the heart of industrial production lies an essential metric, a compass that marks the rhythm and cadence of processes: takt time.

Feb 19, 2024 Read more →
Comprehensive Time Study Management

Management

Comprehensive Time Study Management

Discover how to implement a complete time study management system in your company

Feb 18, 2024 Read more →
Bedaux System

Industrial Time Study

Bedaux System

How can work be measured objectively and homogeneously? Discover the Bedaux system, a revolutionary tool for optimizing production processes and motivating workers.

Feb 16, 2024 Read more →
Saturation Calculation in Time Study

Industrial Time Study

Saturation Calculation in Time Study

Saturation is the percentage of time that we occupy a given resource. Learn how to calculate labor saturation in different work scenarios with and without restrictions.

Jan 16, 2024 Read more →
Time Study and Process Standardization

Work Study

Time Study and Process Standardization

Did you know that time study and process standardization are two of the most important factors for improving the efficiency of industrial companies?

Jan 9, 2024 Read more →
Activity Rating in Industrial Time Study

Industrial Time Study

Activity Rating in Industrial Time Study

Activity is a central concept in industrial time study and scientific work measurement. Discover its importance, measurement methods, and factors that affect it.

Nov 8, 2023 Read more →
The Usefulness of Historical Times for Establishing Work Standards

Efficiency and Productivity

The Usefulness of Historical Times for Establishing Work Standards

Determining time standards for repetitive tasks is crucial in many industries, from manufacturing to services. There are various approaches to measuring work, with one of the simplest being the use of historical time data from past work.

Nov 7, 2023 Read more →
Generate Time Study Report

Industrial Time Study Course

Generate Time Study Report

Once we have completed all the data for our work study, we can automatically generate our report. To do this, on our home screen, we will slide the upper buttons to the left until the 'Generate Report' button is visible.

Nov 2, 2023 Read more →
Application of ILO Allowances

Industrial Time Study Course

Application of ILO Allowances

On our Home screen, we can find a button to access the allowances screen. Choose the allowance table to apply When accessing the allowances or rest coefficients screen...

Oct 26, 2023 Read more →
Machine Time Measurement

Industrial Time Study Course

Machine Time Measurement

In case one or more elements of our method are machine times, a button will appear on the home screen to access the screen where the elements limited by a machine time of our work standard can be measured...

Oct 26, 2023 Read more →
Timing of Frequency Elements

Industrial Time Study Course

Timing of Frequency Elements

In case one or more elements of our method are frequency elements, a button will appear on the home screen to access the screen where the frequency elements of our work standard can be measured...

Oct 26, 2023 Read more →
Methods and Times in Industrial Business Management

Industrial Process Optimization

Methods and Times in Industrial Business Management

Modern business management requires optimized and efficient processes. Discover how the study of methods and times can transform your company's productivity.

Oct 22, 2023 Read more →
Line Balancing: Optimizing Efficiency in Manufacturing Processes

Line Balancing and Process Optimization

Line Balancing: Optimizing Efficiency in Manufacturing Processes

Line balancing is a fundamental technique in industrial engineering that allows for efficient distribution of work among stations to maximize productivity and meet demand.

Sep 5, 2023 Read more →
Measuring Without Predefined Method: Continuous Timing

Industrial Time Study Course

Measuring Without Predefined Method: Continuous Timing

When the task we are going to measure is not predefined, but rather we go to the workstation to follow the worker and take times of the different tasks being performed, we use the continuous timing screen.

Sep 3, 2023 Read more →
Accessing the App

Industrial Time Study Course

Accessing the App

When opening the application, you will see a login screen. Login in industrial time study app CronometrasApp. Enter the access data to the application that was communicated to you by email. Once you have accessed for the first time, on subsequent occasions when you open your app, your user email will be auto-filled and you can access using your fingerprint.

Aug 9, 2023 Read more →