Methods & Time: mastering to produce better

In industry, mastering manufacturing times is not a theoretical exercise: it is a direct lever on productivity, costs, organization, investments, and overall performance. Without reliable data, it is impossible to optimize flows, structure workstations, size teams, plan workloads, or secure lead times. This is where Prodpôle brings unique expertise—technical, methodical, and operational.

A concrete mastery of time methods

Prodpôle has proven experience in analyzing and building time standards for all types of products and industrial environments.
Among the skills applied in the field:

  • Time study and traditional methods applied to any type of manufacturing
  • GSD method specific to garment-making and sewing industries
  • MTM-2 method for manufacturing industries (automotive, furniture, assembly…)
  • SMB2 method for internal logistics operations in manufacturing industries (automotive, furniture, assembly…)

Each intervention relies on observation, routing construction, motion analysis, product variants, and strong integration into real conditions.

Train, structure, and transfer

Beyond analysis, Prodpôle trains technicians and methods managers directly within their company, integrating real cases, existing products, and concrete issues.
Depending on the context, interventions may include:

  • Training in various time measurement methods and chrono-analysis
  • Support for onboarding new methods technicians
  • Strengthening or creation of a Methods & Time department
  • Post-training coaching to secure implementation

The aim is not only to transfer knowledge, but to make teams competent and operational.

Structure data, secure routings

Prodpôle also supports engineers and industrial managers in organizing and securing their time databases and manufacturing routings.
This includes:

  • Clear separation of information with and without added value
  • Identification of cyclical and frequency-based phases
  • Structuring of steps: preparation, assembly, finishing, inspection, packaging, logistics…
  • Creation of standards usable for planning, costing, quotations, scheduling, or optimization

A well-structured methods database becomes a decision-making tool—not just a file.

Audits, diagnostics, and targeted improvements

When needed, Prodpôle conducts audits of methods/time practices and organizations to identify opportunities for reliability, structuring, or creation of the function.
Each mission is adapted to the industry, maturity level, and internal challenges of the company.

Conclusion

Reliable times transform your workshop: better costs, robust planning, faster decisions, and empowered teams.
Prodpôle combines method, field expertise, and skill transfer to help companies shift sustainably from estimated logic to measured performance.