Literature review for sample size analysis in time studies

An important method related to Lean strategies is Hoshin Kanri which combines operation and strategic management in order to solve both short and long-term problems in companies. Time studies are an effective way in order to apply this method. This paper regards to literature review in time studies of a process. In the literature review, two approaches of defining a sample size are presented: statistical analysis and conventional guide’s method, both currently used in some companies. Future analysis of the data collected in a company’s production line is devoted to verify whether or not the sample size is adequate, using both methods presented in this work.

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