Volan modernizes time and motion studies by replacing manual observation with continuous, real-time tracking of workforce and asset movement. This allows enterprises to identify inefficiencies, measure task durations, and evaluate layout optimizations with unmatched accuracy. Industries like manufacturing, warehousing, and construction use these insights to streamline operations and reduce waste. The platform’s analytics turn movement data into actionable improvement plans. Read our Volan blog posts below to learn more.

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Time and Motion Studies for Manufacturing

What is a time and motion study? What’s the best way to perform a task? Time and motion studies are a scientific way of cutting to the core of that question. Simply put, “motion” entails the movements related to a task, and “time” is the duration it takes to complete a task. If we’re all doing the same task independently, the person who finishes the fastest, using the most effective “movements,” creates the best way of getting the job done without continuous observation.