Original Films of Frank B. Gilbreth

Original Films of Frank B. Gilbreth

Essentially a summary of work analysis films which were taken by Frank B. Gilbreth between 1910 and 1924 showing a number of industrial operations from which the motion study technique was developed. Pictures a sleepy street in Montclair, New Jersey; the Gilbreth family with nine of their eleven children; and numerous experiments in motion study, including paper box assembly, bricklaying, typing (typewriting), small parts assembly, etc. Contains selections from the 250,000 feet of 35mm film that Dr. Gilbreth amassed in his analysis and development of time and motion study. The selected films study the methods of various tasks necessary in factory production of and distribution of goods. In addition they demonstrate how Dr. Gilbreth’s methods increased efficiency in motion and skill with a resultant increase in productivity in these tasks. Dr. Gilbreth’s principles of time and motion study originated at the time of the horse drawn wagon and the invention of the horse-less carriage. The selected clips feature: 1. A city street in Montclair, New Jersey, with horse drawn carriages, horse drawn wagons, and horseless buggies passing by. 2. A clip of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbreth and nine of their eleven living children.; Motion Study footage includes: 1. the study of “the worlds oldest mechanical trade-- bricklaying.” Compares original method of fixed station of materials in piles to Gilbreth method which features changes in scaffolding height, accessibility of materials to avoid unnecessary movements, and organization of materials in packet form. Analysis and results of Gilbreth method versus original method are compared in motions per brick, bricks per hour, and increase in productivity. 2. Dating requisitions; one hand method vs. two hand method vs. two hands & one foot. 3. Edging and polishing glycerine soap. 4. Labeling cartons. 5. Packing Soap. 6. Planning a conveyor feed for a factory packing operation. 7. The control system of inventory for a hardware/goods store. 8. The

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