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Time Study
A Time Study records process steps and observations of processing, waiting, interruption and rework. It makes the use of time explicit rather than relying on impressions.
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When this tool helps
Use it when there is a defined sequence or activity to observe and a practical way to collect comparable timings.
It helps teams locate delays and variation, and distinguish work time from elapsed waiting.
When to choose another method
Use a Flowchart first if the route is unclear. Use Value Stream Mapping to examine the wider flow and demand context.
How to use it in CI Tools
- Read the guide and agree the question, definitions and required starting information.
- Open a separate blank worksheet or the built-in synthetic practice sample. Follow the tool-specific steps and review its warnings.
- Check the interpretation and save an editable .citools file to your computer. Keep reports as separate exports.
Fictional example snapshot
Order packing observation
A fictional packing cycle is observed with clear category boundaries.
| Processing | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Waiting / rework | 2 minutes / 1 minute |
| Total | 8 minutes with no overlapping intervals |
These figures illustrate the method; they are not clinical instructions, universal targets or verified results from a real organization.
Read the complete worked example and its interpretationLearn the method, then put it into practice
The full guide includes prerequisites, interface-specific steps, two fictional examples, common mistakes and interpretation help. It is available without registration.
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