Using MTM To Improve Methods, Not Just Set Time
From ReThink Productivity Podcast by ReThink Productivity
February 9, 2026 · 15 min · Season 15 · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode discusses how MTM can enhance method improvement beyond just measuring time, featuring case studies and insights on ergonomics and standard work.
Send us Fan Mail We explore with ReThink Productivity’s Simon Woodfield and Ed Thompson how MTM drives method improvement, not just time measurement, and share real case studies across logistics, retail food, and warehousing. We show how operator involvement, ergonomics, and clear coding lead to standard work, stronger business cases, and better rollouts. • Method determines the time, not the stopwatch • Ergonomic gains from reducing reach distances • Testing layouts and methods before rollou...
People in this episode
Host: Simon Woodfield
Guest: Ed Thompson
Topics covered
- MTM
- method improvement
- time measurement
- ergonomics
- standard work
- logistics
- case studies
Keywords
- MTM
- method improvement
- time measurement
- ergonomics
- logistics
- retail food
- warehousing
- standard work
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Organizations: ReThink Productivity
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