Creation and Editing of Work Time Studies in CRONOMETRAS: Complete Guide
Creation and Editing of Method and Time Studies: Essential Fields
Creating a study is the starting point in CRONOMETRAS. To ensure accurate analysis, the following mandatory fields are required:
- Study Name (name): Unique identifier for your study.
- Company (company): Name of the company to which the study belongs.
- Date (date): Date the study was conducted.
- Activity Scale:
- Normal: 100 (Default value). Represents the standard work pace.
- Optimal: 133 (Default value). Represents the optimal work pace, achievable under ideal conditions.
Optional Fields: Additional Detail
Enhance your studies with additional information using the following optional fields:
- Study Number (study_number): Internal numeric identifier.
- Operator (operator): Person performing the studied task.
- Section (section): Area or department where the task is performed.
- Reference (reference): Reference number or identification code.
- Machine (machine): Machine used in the task.
- Tools (tools): Tools employed.
- Technician (technician): Person conducting the study.
Cloning and Exporting: Advanced Functionalities
CRONOMETRAS offers advanced functionalities to streamline the management of your studies:
- Study Cloning:
- Creates an exact copy of an existing study.
- Export/Import:
- Export studies to create backups or share them.
- Import previously exported studies.
Additional Configuration: Customize Your Experience
Tailor CRONOMETRAS to your specific needs with the following configuration options:
- Time Settings:
- Desired time unit for default reports (minutes, seconds, thousandths of a minute, hundredths of a minute, ten-thousandths of an hour, TMU). Need another? Request it.
- Default available working minutes per shift.
- Default contingency percentage, to be added to studies if necessary.
- Automatic Saving:
- Changes are saved automatically.
- The creation date and last update are recorded.