Motion and Time Study for Lean Manufacturing, Third Edition, offers step-by-step procedures, forms, and practical advice on uses of time standards, motion-study techniques, and time-study questions. It covers other topics such as workstation design, successful attitudes, and goals for motion- and time-study people.Some of the features of this text are: Illustrations and tables that support the concepts presented End-of-chapter review questions that help users of the text review and master the material presented in each chapter.An appendix of useful forms that help users apply the concepts of motion and time studyNew to this edition of the text are: A chapter dedicated to the concepts of lean manufacturing Additional charts, procedures, and forms that reflect the current theory and practices of the industry.This textbook also serves as a perennial reference on the application of motion- and time-study techniques.

In 1872 an Englishman called Edward Muybridge photographed a horse in California and thereby invented the essentials of motion picture technology. His patron wanted to know if the horse ever lifted all four hooves at once. This is the story of Muybridge and modern technology.