What are micromotion study and memomotion study?

Micromotion Study

Micromotion study, which was originated by Frank B. Gilbreth, is one of the most

exacting forms of work analysis available for job improvement. It is an analysis

technique making use of motion pictures (or videotape) taken at a constant and known

speed. The film becomes a permanent record of both the method being used and the

time consumed in doing the work.

Although micromotion study formerly made use of motion pictures, very few companies

today are using them. As indicated earlier, videotape equipment has been developed so

extensively that it has virtually supplanted the use of the motion picture camera. Further

it is so cheap and easy to use that it makes the older approach archaic.

Micromotion study provides a valuable technique for making minute analyses of those

operations that are short in cycle, contain rapid movements, and involve high production

over a long period of time. Thus it is very useful in analyzing operations such as the

sewing of garments, assembly of small parts and similar activities.