Title: Morphology of time data management - systematic design of time data management processes as fundamental challenge in industrial engineering

Authors: Peter Kuhlang; Olga Erohin; Matthias Krebs; Jochen Deuse; Wilfried Sihn

Addresses: Vienna University of Technology/Fraunhofer Austria Research, Theresianumgasse 27, 1040, Vienna, Austria; Division Production and Logistics Management, Fraunhofer Austria, Theresianumgasse 27, 1040 Vienna, Austria ' Chair of Industrial Engineering, TU Dortmund University, Leonhard-Euler-Strasse 5, 44227 Dortmund, Germany ' Chair of Industrial Engineering, TU Dortmund University, Leonhard-Euler-Strasse 5, 44227 Dortmund, Germany ' Chair of Industrial Engineering, TU Dortmund University, Leonhard-Euler-Strasse 5, 44227 Dortmund, Germany ' Vienna University of Technology/Fraunhofer Austria Research, Theresianumgasse 27, 1040, Vienna, Austria; Division Production and Logistics Management, Fraunhofer Austria, Theresianumgasse 27, 1040 Vienna, Austria

Abstract: During the last 10 to 15 years, a renaissance of industrial engineering can be observed in manufacturing industry, as well as in scientific research. As a consequence, time and motion studies (TMS) become more important again. During the downturn of methodical approaches in industrial engineering in the 1980s, TMS-related competencies were lost in industry. Many companies are still missing the know-how for establishing a proper time data management (TDM). This paper presents a morphology of time data management (MoTDM), which was developed in order to create a comprehensive view on the processes of TDM as well as to detect relevant areas of improvement. The MoTDM can be used to optimise TDM processes within a company and also acts as scientific fundament for research in the field of industrial engineering.

Keywords: industrial engineering; morphology; time data management; TDM; standard time; time determination; time and motion studies; TMS.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISE.2014.060652

International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2014 Vol.16 No.4, pp.415 - 432

Published online: 07 Jun 2014 *

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