For this assignment, you are playing analyst as you record a regular home process in its current state and develop a PTS (Predetermined Time System) to support your findings and conclusion of the best practice. Use the MTM-2 method discussed in class. You can work by yourself or in groups of MAX 5 people.

What to do First: Claim your topic on Discussion Boards

This is mainly for record purposes. Be sure to check all current entries before making a claim. If there is a duplicate topic chosen, Chris will email the students and make sure all students will keep their reports unique. Any report with similar content to another student will receive 0.

(Note: "Washing Dishes" is off the table!)

Deliverables Once Topic is Chosen

Your MTM-2 table with an explanation of its significance, use, and features

The workplace layout for the process

Graphical Analysis of the Topic Chosen (Use the PTS Template in the Content Module of eCentennial)

Your observations of your Graphical Analysis. Is there anything you would change or improve?

Calculation of Normal and Standard Time for your process. Make sure to explain your PFD allowance.

What Will Be Evaluated

Detail in Graphical Analysis and Layout

Complexity/Creativity of Topic & Analysis

Realism of PTS Tables