Ajantoimintakäynti

Ajantoimintakäynti, sometimes translated as "time-action visit" or "time and motion study," is a method used in work study to analyze the time it takes to perform a specific task. It involves observing a worker performing a task and breaking it down into a series of fundamental movements or actions. Each of these fundamental actions is then assigned a predetermined time value based on extensive empirical data collected over many years. By summing up the time values for all the fundamental actions required to complete a task, a standard time for that task can be established.

The primary goal of ajantoimintakäynti is to determine a fair and efficient standard time for a job, which can then be used for various purposes. These include setting production targets, costing products or services, planning workforce requirements, and identifying opportunities for improving work methods. The analysis aims to eliminate unnecessary or inefficient movements, thereby increasing productivity and reducing waste. This method requires trained analysts who can accurately observe, record, and break down work into its constituent parts. The predetermined time values are typically based on studies of average workers performing tasks under normal conditions and with a reasonable pace.