| About the Book:
Productivity, rather increase in productivity is the topic of the day and work study is tailored towards that goal. The term work study is not new to industry sector. It is a technique combining the Work Measurement leading to organizing the work sequence and procedure as well as the Motion Study, helping to engineer and develop optimal work methods. These two wings of work study are integrated and refined into a widely accepted method applicable to the improvement and upgrading of work systems. This book is hence aptly titled as Work Organization and Methods Engineering, almost a synonym of Work Study.
Although the second decade of the 21st century experienced a lot of disruptive advancement in industrial operations by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), the basic understanding of analysing the human motions with reference to the productivity improvement is still pertinent. An attempt is hence made to present the subject matter in a reasonably simplified manner with more general knowledge than technical knowledge in mind.
While a majority of case studies discussed in this book refer to the manufacturing industry, other related fields like the port operations, clerical work etc. too are illustrated. As the head of both the Industrial Engineering as well as the Production Planning functions at Ralli group industry, the author's experience has fully been utilised in bringing out this book on the basics of Work Organization and Methods Engineering with several formats and charts that are useful in recording the data.
A feature of this book is the introduction of a new recording technique called time-lapse camera video recording as done in some American airports. Since work study involves change in the processes, which is normally disapproved by the work-force, a separate chapter on Resistance to change is added to discuss the why and how of this issue. Also included the chapters on work sampling, ergonomics, role of consultants, Japanese management terms etc.
It is ensured that every chapter precedes with chapter synopsis and keywords, so as to provide the reader a first glimpse of the chapter contents and highlights. In addition to the chapter-oriented references given in each chapter, a bibliography is included at the end of the book. Every chapter ends with criteria questions giving clues from which paragraph the answer can be located. Syllabi from several Universities and Institutions of India as well as International Universities are collected to compile the topic outline for this book. |
| Contents:
1. Introduction 2. History and Development of Work Study 3. The Concepts of Productivity 4. Factors Affecting Productivity 5. System Approach to Productivity 6. Method Study – Select 7. Method Study – Record 8. Examine and Develop 9. Method Study - Define, Install and Maintain 10. Method Study as a Necessary Tool for Productivity Important - a Case Study 11. Kaizen and Continuous Improvement 12. Terminology used in Japanese Management Practices 13. Principles of Motion Economy 14. Work Measurement 15. Micro Motion Study 16. Ergonomics and Work Study 17. Work Sampling 18. Value Analysis 19. Material Layout Planning 20. Work Study on Clerical Operations 21. Resistance to Change 22. Industrial Engineer’s Role as a Consultant |
| About the Author:
Prof. D. R. Kiran, B.Sc., B.E., M.Sc. (Eng.), (Ph.D.), FIE(I), FIIIE, FIIProdE, FIIPlantE, FITTE, FISNT, has a rich practical experience of forty years both in industry and academy. Starting his career in 1968 with Larsen & Toubro, he held top positions like
World Bank Adviser/Instructor for Transport Managers in Tanzania, Planning Manager of Rallifan (CF division) and the Principal of a Chennai based Engineering College. He has been in the doctors' panel for a Ph.D. student in 2008.
In recognition of his services in the field of engineering education, he was presented with the coveted Bharat Excellence Award and Gold Medal for Excellence in Education in New Delhi in 2006. He is listed as an International Expert in Industrial Engineering and Management in the International Directory of Experts and Expertise. He is nominated for the post of Honorary Deputy Director General in India for International
Biographical Center.
Earlier during the eighties, he was introduced to Dr. Julius Nyerere, the then President of Tanzania as a Pioneer of Work Study in that country. He was one among few non-political foreigners to be interviewed by the government newspaper of Tanzania.
He started his academic career in 1979, and taught subjects like Work Study, Production
Planning & Control, Total Quality Management, Professional Ethics and Maintenance
Engineering Management at B.E. level.
He was responsible for the establishments of many student chapters for IIPE and NIQR.
His active participation in these activities and his experience as the Planning Manager of
Rallifan and National Bicycle Company where he was the overall in charge of the PP & C department, provided him the inspiration for him in planning for a comprehensive book on Principles and Practice of Work Study, providing several case studies on key topics out of his rich experience. This is expected to be of immense help to the students as well as the practicing engineers.
His career as an Industrial Engineer and as Planning Manager, heading the function of IE as well as PP&C at Rallifan and National Bicycle Co. gave him an opportunity to introduce several systems and procedures in production management. Having been qualified in Industrial Engineering, he conducted several method study projects both as an internal and external consultant. The absence of a comprehensive Indian book with case studies motivated him to author this book on “Work Organization and Methods Engineering for Enhanced Productivity”, which is his fifth text book for engineering students.
Earlier he has authored four engineering text books referred both at BE and PG level,
• Professional Ethics and Human Values, published by McGraw Hill Education, India, • Maintenance Engineering and Management - Precepts and Practices,
• Total Quality Management, Key Concepts and Case Studies and • Production Planning and Control, A Comprehensive Approach,
While the TQM and PP&C books have been published in USA by Elsevier. The Maintenance Management book has been published in USA by Taylor & Francis. All the three were launched successfully in Boston.
He had also published over 23 papers in Indian and Foreign Journals as well as in conference Proceedings. He was the Organizing Secretary for the successful 29th Production Convention of the Institution of Engineers held in August 2014. He is widely traveled having visited over 30 countries and is a philanthropist. Having taught engineering students for over 3 decades, he demonstrated his love for the student community by donating for the annual best student awards at IE(I), ISNT, at VenkateswaraVidyalayam. |
