Applying the Most Method to Increase Efficiency

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 11 views

Introduction

PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco, a company engaged in making spring beds, faces challenges in achieving the target production of spring beds. Manual operations conducted by operators in the Spring Bed's backrest production section caused a long time completion of work. The company's production process is inefficient, resulting in a significant impact on the company's productivity and competitiveness in the market. This study aims to analyze the actual movement elements conducted by operators in the assembly of the spring bed and design a more efficient new movement element to improve the work method.

Background of the Study

The production process of spring beds at PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco consists of several stages, namely cutting, drilling, gluing, wrapping, and foot installation. The company's operators conduct manual operations, which cause a long time completion of work. The analysis of the production process shows that inefficient and less productive movements carried out by the operator are the main causes of the slow process. The company's production output is only 9 backrest products per day, which is far from the target production.

Methodology

This study uses the Most Method (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) to design the improvement of work methods. This method involves an indirect time measurement to determine the standard time in actual conditions. Raw time measurements are carried out using a stopwatch and a 5% accuracy rate and a 95% confidence level for data processing. Data is collected through field observation, interviews with employees, recording of company reports and archives, as well as references from previous research.

Applying the Most Method to Increase Efficiency

The Most Method is used to design the improvement of work methods. This method involves an indirect time measurement to determine the standard time in actual conditions. The raw time measurements are carried out using a stopwatch and a 5% accuracy rate and a 95% confidence level for data processing. The data is collected through field observation, interviews with employees, recording of company reports and archives, as well as references from previous research.

Results of Analysis and Improvement of Work Methods

Based on the analysis and calculation conducted, found a significant ratio between the initial conditions and the proposed conditions in terms of the elements of movement and the standard time. In the initial conditions, the assembly time was 45.93 minutes, with 63 elements of activities (25 operational activities and 38 transportation activities). After an improvement in the work method, the assembly standard time was 35.64 minutes, with 47 elements of activities (19 operational activities and 28 transportation activities).

This improvement shows a reduction in standard time of 28.12 minutes per product and reduction of 16 elements of activity (6 operational activities and 10 transportation activities). A more significant result is an increase in the output of spring bed. Before repair, production output is only 9 backrest products per day, while after repairs increase to 11 backrest products per day.

Conclusion and Recommendations

Increasing the efficiency of the work method in the process of assembling the Spring Bed backrest at PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco resulted in a reduction in standard time and increased production output. The application of the Most Method is proven to be effective in identifying and eliminating unproductive movements and designing a more efficient new movement element.

The results of this study recommend that PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco apply work methods that have been improved consistently and continue to conduct periodic evaluations to maximize the effectiveness of work methods. It is also important to provide training to operators in order to be able to understand and run the new work methods optimally. Thus, companies can achieve higher production targets and increase competitiveness in the market.

Implications of the Study

This study has several implications for PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco and other companies in the industry. The study shows that the application of the Most Method can be effective in improving the work method and increasing productivity. The study also highlights the importance of providing training to operators in order to be able to understand and run the new work methods optimally.

Limitations of the Study

This study has several limitations. The study only focuses on the Spring Bed's backrest production section and does not consider other sections of the company. The study also only uses the Most Method to design the improvement of work methods and does not consider other methods.

Future Research Directions

This study has several future research directions. The study can be extended to other sections of the company to see if the application of the Most Method can be effective in improving the work method and increasing productivity. The study can also be extended to other companies in the industry to see if the results can be replicated.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study aims to analyze the actual movement elements conducted by operators in the assembly of the spring bed and design a more efficient new movement element to improve the work method. The study uses the Most Method to design the improvement of work methods and finds that the application of the Most Method can be effective in identifying and eliminating unproductive movements and designing a more efficient new movement element. The study also recommends that PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco apply work methods that have been improved consistently and continue to conduct periodic evaluations to maximize the effectiveness of work methods.

Q: What is the main problem faced by PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco in achieving the target production of spring beds?

A: The main problem faced by PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco is the inefficient and less productive movements carried out by the operator in the Spring Bed's backrest production section, which causes a long time completion of work.

Q: What is the Most Method (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) and how is it used in this study?

A: The Most Method is a technique used to design the improvement of work methods. It involves an indirect time measurement to determine the standard time in actual conditions. In this study, the Most Method is used to analyze the actual movement elements conducted by operators in the assembly of the spring bed and design a more efficient new movement element.

Q: What are the results of the analysis and improvement of work methods in this study?

A: The results of the analysis and improvement of work methods show a significant reduction in standard time and an increase in production output. The assembly time was reduced from 45.93 minutes to 35.64 minutes, and the production output increased from 9 backrest products per day to 11 backrest products per day.

Q: What are the recommendations of this study for PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco?

A: The recommendations of this study are that PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco should apply work methods that have been improved consistently and continue to conduct periodic evaluations to maximize the effectiveness of work methods. It is also recommended that the company provides training to operators in order to be able to understand and run the new work methods optimally.

Q: What are the implications of this study for PT Cahaya Kawi Ultra Polyintraco and other companies in the industry?

A: The implications of this study are that the application of the Most Method can be effective in improving the work method and increasing productivity. The study also highlights the importance of providing training to operators in order to be able to understand and run the new work methods optimally.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: The limitations of this study are that it only focuses on the Spring Bed's backrest production section and does not consider other sections of the company. The study also only uses the Most Method to design the improvement of work methods and does not consider other methods.

Q: What are the future research directions of this study?

A: The future research directions of this study are to extend the study to other sections of the company to see if the application of the Most Method can be effective in improving the work method and increasing productivity. The study can also be extended to other companies in the industry to see if the results can be replicated.

Q: What are the benefits of improving the work method in the Spring Bed's backrest production section?

A: The benefits of improving the work method in the Spring Bed's backrest production section are a reduction in standard time, an increase in production output, and an improvement in the overall efficiency of the production process.

Q: How can the results of this study be applied in real-world settings?

A: The results of this study can be applied in real-world settings by implementing the improved work method in the Spring Bed's backrest production section and providing training to operators to ensure that they understand and can run the new work methods optimally.

Q: What are the potential challenges of implementing the improved work method in the Spring Bed's backrest production section?

A: The potential challenges of implementing the improved work method in the Spring Bed's backrest production section are the need for significant changes to the current work process, the potential resistance to change from operators, and the need for ongoing training and support to ensure that the new work method is implemented effectively.

Q: How can the effectiveness of the improved work method be evaluated?

A: The effectiveness of the improved work method can be evaluated by measuring the reduction in standard time, the increase in production output, and the improvement in the overall efficiency of the production process.