PROJECT OUTLINE

ON
MAYNARD OPERATION SEQUENCE TECHNIQUE (MOST)

Submitted To
Dr. ARUN MAITY

SUMBITTED BYABHISHEK KUMAR

2013ABPS020P

OBJECTIVE

To study and analyze the all processes going on in FABRICATION LINE (CAB
AND COWL)
To study the WIS (Work Instruction Sheet) and sequence of activities as suggested
by MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) and observe how it is being

implemented.
To observe any loopholes in process and suggest improvement in order to eliminate
the loopholes and in doing so increase the productivity of the line.

PROBLEM DEFINITION

There is a need of standardization in order to regulate the activities and the processes
scheduled to be done. In order to achieve this TATA MOTORS Jamshedpur have

adopted the MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique).

MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) is a predetermined motion time
system that is used primarily in industrial settings to set the standard time in which a
worker should perform a task. To calculate this, a task is broken down into individual

Motion elements, and each is assigned a numerical time value in units known as time
Measurement units.

In order to implement the MOST system each station is provided with a WIS (Work
Instruction Sheet) in which given work and time requisite is directed to the workers.
The problem arises as actual work done may vary with the WIS (Work Instruction
Sheet). Thus there is a scope of improvement in every step of every process.
Thus my problem (task) is to observe each process carefully and suggest any scope of
improvement if possible.

METHODOLOGY

Understand and analyze the WIS (Work Instruction Sheet) of all the stations and
realize the various processes occurring on all stations
Interpret the instructions given in the MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence
Technique) which includes the Operation number, Operation Description,
WorkCentre, Frequency (number of times the operation needs to be done) and the

Number of Workers required.

Take a note of how actually the operators are doing the work. Review the actual work
being done in workshop (line) with that given in MOST (Maynard Operation

Sequence Technique) and WIS (Work Instruction Sheet).

Record the inconsistencies that are present in above review.
Try to analyze the reason for these inconsistencies and suggest the ways to remove
these inconsistencies.
Through analysis devise ways of improvement so as to improve the productivity of
the Line.
If possible, try to implement the ideas and witness the result.

DATA TO BE COLLECTED

Time taken to complete each activity in actuality and according to WIS (Work
Instruction Sheet).
Processes to be done at all stations in actuality and according to WIS (Work
Instruction Sheet) and MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique).
The various activities to be done during a process at all stations in actuality
and according to MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique).
Type and the number of defects in the Trim Line.

EXPECTED RESULTS

The MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) technique shows how the
given work should be done. However, in actuality the way work is done may be

different.
To highlight the inconsistencies and loopholes in the operation and suggest the
rightful method in order to improve the productivity of the Line.
The suggestions may include better utilization of workforce, better approach to do a
process or better layout to decrease the cycle time.

SKILLSETS REQUIRED

Some idea about Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.

Ability to keenly observe the process and understand it with help of knowledge
obtained from college
Aptitude and logical reasoning in order to analyze the functioning of the
FABRICATION LINE (CAB AND COWL) and put forward proposals in order to
improve the productivity of the Line.