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MODAPTS®
About
MODAPTS® is a third generation predetermined time system:
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Developed by Mr. G C Heyde
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Introduced in 1966
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Widely accepted PMTS Technique (Japan, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Korea & USA)
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Rating factor eliminated
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Accurate system
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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
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Very few activity types.
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Easy to understand and use.
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Index values are for a specific activity and not for a range of activities resulting in improved accuracy of standards.
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Simultaneous activities can be easily identified and assigned.
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Clerical and administrative activities can also be addressed.
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Can handle sizable band of cycle time – No need to change the PMTS technique even if there is change in cycle time.
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Minimum subjectivity.
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Less complications as far as number of parameters are concerned.
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Parameter definitions as well as values are specific and clearly defined therefore makes it easy to estimate the activity.
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Cost of training, certification and re-certification is less.
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MODAPTS® has been used for more than 20 years in more than 40 countries around the world.
Methodology
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Determine correct and efficient work method
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Divide the work method into elemental details
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Every elemental detail to be identified by 2 part code
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First part indicates the type of activity
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Second part indicates a number or index value
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This index value is called as “MOD”
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1 Mod = 0.129 secs or 0.00215 mins
Philosophy
All activities are classified in 3 basic classes of Elements
Movement class
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- This class refers to the movement through space done by “Finger, hand, arm, shoulder, trunk” .
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- 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
WHY PMI?
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Vast background experience of Two wheeler, Four wheeler, Ware house and Construction equipment industry.
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Hands on experience on implementation of PMTS standards
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Training to managers, front line supervisors, union leaders and operators
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Experienced in wage settlement implementations
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Unique approach of writing elemental details - avoids skipping of any micro element
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Concept of “master Elements” reduces “Applicator Time” to a great extent
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Elemental details prompts for methods improvement
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Suggestions for improvement while conducting MODAPTS® study
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ONLY certifying agency for MODAPTS® in India
PMTS Project Plan
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Visit to the manufacturing facility
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Details of operations / processes to be studied
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Proposal Submission
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Process mapping & Data Collection
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Activity / Operation wise Observation & Video Shooting
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Elemental details preparation and validation
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Work Content Estimation and preparation of Final Reports
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Line Balancing (if required)