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SINCE 1965

GENE LEVINE ASSOCIATES
Management Advisors - Since 1965

Published Papers

Industrial Engineering

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By understanding improper time study techniques you can stop most people problems, piece rate problems and low earnings. time study time study time study time study

Time Study, A Waste of Time?

9

"...I have used piecework for over 30 years but it now gives me more problems than benefits. I constantly hear of other firms with the same predicament. Is there a more effective replacement for piecework? What can you suggest, or what have you done for others–in my situation–that might help me?"
D.Y., Harrisburg, PA

Profitable Alternative to Piecework

16

"...In order to reduce costs, it has been suggested that I should put my operators on piecework and hire an industrial engineer. Just how does an engineer install piecework, what else can an industrial engineer do for my company and how do I know if and when to proceed?"
C.B., Texas

Bye Bye Engineering!

20

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"...We are currently investigating various transfer [pay] methods for production operators. Would you please explain a transfer method for short term transfers in lieu of [our 4 week] average."
J.D.F., Georgia

A New Transfer Pay Scheme
Is Not The Answer

30

"...In order to further meet our customers needs we are contemplating a change in our incentive pay plan, changing from individual incentives to a group. Can you compare these different incentives in key areas, such as earnings potential, planning, supervising, etc.?"
JG, Texas

Incentive Systems:
Individual Versus Group

38

"What do you think of time study’s future in light of computerized, predetermined standard data?"
M.F., Maine

The Future of Time Study

60

"How do you set the correct Personal, Fatigue and Delay allowances for a job?
H.T., Mass.

Setting Correct Allowances

62


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