A new Time Study service provider in the furnishings industry has launched with the aim of helping manufacturers streamline workflow, reduce waste and enhance performance.
MH Productivity is the startup by Time Study Engineer Michael Hall, who has worked in the furniture manufacturing industry for over 25 years.
Over the last seven years Michael has studied and worked as a Time Study Engineer for South Wales based Formation Furniture and West Midland based Ashley Manor Upholstery. After being made redundant, Michael formed MH Productivity to offer his skills and expertise to the industry.
“I have worked in furniture manufacturing since I was 16 – working as a wood mill machinist and frame assembler for multiple furniture manufacturers over the years,” Michael said. “I’m also a specialist on Time and Motion techniques, which help create Standard Minute Values for all processes within the upholstery industry.”
So, what is Time Study?
Michael explains: “Time Study is a technique used to analyse the time taken to complete specific tasks or operations within a work process. It involves observing and recording time spent on each element of a task to establish benchmarks, identify inefficiencies and improve productivity. This method is essential for understanding workflow, optimising processes and setting performance standards.
“Some of the benefits from using the information derived from these studies include accurate labour costing on new products, capacity planning, performance management and identifying inefficiencies.”
Michael says he is the sole proprietor of MH Productivity and wants to offer his services to the industry, with specific experience and knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes within the upholstery sector.
“I offer a friendly, professional and confidential service, using various work measurement techniques to supply accurate time measurements and data analysis to any chosen process,” Michael added. “I would supply video footage, all work sheets and findings on the chosen process, and also supply my recommendations on layout and process improvement.”
To find out more, visit MH Productivity here.
