MODAPTS®

About

 

MODAPTS® is a third generation predetermined time system:​

• Developed by Mr. G C Heyde

• Introduced in 1966

• Widely accepted PMTS Technique (Japan, Germany, Australia, New Zealand,           Korea & USA)

• Rating factor eliminated

• Accurate system

• Encourages Methods development

The name MODAPTS® is derived from "  MOD  ular  A rrangeme nt of Predete  rmined  T ime Standards ." MODAPTS® can be used manually or with the aid of a desktop computer.

Benefits

 

• Very few activity types.

• Easy to understand and use.

• Index values are for a specific activity and not for a range of activities resulting in improved accuracy of standards.

• Simultaneous activities can be easily identified and assigned.

• Clerical and administrative activities can also be addressed.

• Can handle sizable band of cycle time – No need to change the PMTS technique even if there is change in cycle time​.

• Minimum subjectivity​.

• Less complications as far as number of parameters are concerned​.

• Parameter definitions as well as values are specific and clearly defined therefore makes it easy to estimate the activity​​.

• Cost of training, certification and re-certification is less.

• MODAPTS® has been used for more than 20 years in more than 40 countries around the world.

 

 

 

Methodology

 

• Determine correct and efficient work method​

• Divide the work method into elemental details​

• Every elemental detail to be identified by 2 part code​

• First part indicates the type of activity​

• Second part indicates a number or index value​

• This index value is called as “MOD”​

• 1 Mod = 0.129 secs or 0.00215 mins

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Philosophy

 

All activities are classified in 3 basic classes of Elements

Movement class

•  - This class refers to the movement through space done by “Finger, hand, arm, shoulder, trunk” .

•  - This class must be followed by Terminal class

​Terminal class
 - Activities done at the end of the movement. They are in close proximity to the things being worked on.

 

Auxiliary class
 - Activities that are not performed with “Finger, hand, arm, shoulder, trunk” system

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WHY PMI?

•  Vast background experience of Two wheeler, Four wheeler, Ware house and Construction equipment industry.

•  Hands on experience on implementation of PMTS standards

•  Training to managers, front line supervisors, union leaders and operators

•  Experienced in wage settlement implementations

•  Unique approach of writing elemental details - avoids skipping of any micro element

•  Concept of “master Elements” reduces “Applicator Time” to a great extent

•  Elemental details prompts for methods improvement

•  Suggestions for improvement while conducting MODAPTS® study

•  ONLY certifying agency for MODAPTS® in India

PMTS Project Plan​

 

• ​Visit to the manufacturing facility

• Details of operations / processes to be studied

• Proposal Submission

• Process mapping & Data Collection

• Activity / Operation wise Observation & Video Shooting

• Elemental details preparation and validation

• Work Content Estimation and preparation of Final Reports

• Line Balancing (if required)