Application of work sampling technique to analyze logging operations.

Edwin S. Miyata; Helmuth M. Steinhilb; Sharon A. Winsauer

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-213

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Application of work sampling technique to analyze logging operations.

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Authors:

Edwin S. Miyata, Helmuth M. Steinhilb, Sharon A. Winsauer

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-213

Source:

Research Paper NC-213. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various time study methods for determining efficiency and productivity in logging. The work sampling method is compared with the continuous time-study method. Gives the feasibility, capability, and limitation of the work sampling method.

Keywords

work sampling, productivity, delay ratio, time study methods, work measurement

Citation

Miyata, Edwin S.; Steinhilb, Helmuth M.; Winsauer, Sharon A. 1981. Application of work sampling technique to analyze logging operations. Research Paper NC-213. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station