Path Process Chart - A technique for conducting time and motion study

There are many techniques for conducting time and motion study. This paper reports the development of a new technique called Path Process chart which studies both the path taken by the worker i.e. the workplaces used and their interrelationship, as well as the process of work. Initially, a survey was conducted and information regarding meal preparation, details of kitchen etc. was collected from 510 non employed women homemakers. A technique was developed which was then used to study the activity of meal preparation by 50 non employed homemakers in their kitchens. The results indicated that the new technique was a simple and effective method for conducting time and motion study. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.