A Study to Determine the Minimum Manpower Requirements to Support an Automated Material Distribution System at the Naval Hospital San Diego
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to determine the minimum manpower requirements for the American Sterilizer Company automated material distribution system at the new Naval Hospital San Diego. To achieve this purpose, the Department of Defense Work Measurement Standard Time Data Program was used to apply predetermined Time Measured Units (TMUs) to each element of the operations involving Logistic Technicians. Actual time study observations were made of seventy one deliveries using the described basic method. These observations statistically validated the application of the selected standard time system to the described elements of operation. A microcomputer model in the form of a spreadsheet was provided to the facility to assist them in determining the minimum manpower requirements for the automated delivery system. The recipient of this spreadsheet will then be able identify the total time required to make deliveries originating from individual material handling rooms, determine the peaks and valleys of the delivery workload, and make adjustments to smooth out that workload.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA220171
Entities
People
- James F. Jahnke