MOST® Work Measurement Systems

Unlock the power of work measurement and engineered labor standards with this comprehensive guide to MOST. This book is an essential supplement for MOST Certification training. Dive into the foundational concepts of MOST and explore its three systemsâ"BasicMOST, MiniMOST and MaxiMOSTâ"through clear explanations and practical examples.

This new edition offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of work measurement techniques and their transformative impact on productivity, efficiency and workforce morale. A new chapter unveils the three approaches to creating engineered standards with MOST, including direct measurement, standard data and benchmark standards. Identify how to leverage MOST-based standards to effectively manage performance using the Accenture Managing Performance Cycle, ensuring accurate and accepted standards that drive resource planning, motivation and evaluation. This edition introduces a human-centered approach to work measurement in a new chapter, emphasizing the workforce experience components of influence. With insights into integrating safety, quality, customer experience (CX), environmental considerations and workforce experience (WX) into labor planning, it redefines the future of workforce management.

Complete with real-world case studies highlighting MOST application results across industries, this book is an essential resource for professionals seeking to improve productivity and operational efficiency as well as create accurate and consistent engineered labor standards to optimize labor planning, improve methods and achieve cost savings.