What Is MTM And Why It Still Matters
from ReThink Productivity Podcast
Send us Fan Mail We unpack Method Time Measurement (MTM) with ReThink Productivity’s Simon Woodfield and Ed Thompson, from its 1940s roots to modern use with motion capture and VR. The chat explains how MTM coding works, and why fair, consistent standards matter. • Origins of MTM • Motion codes, influence factors and TMUs explained • When to use MTM versus a stopwatch • Hybrid approaches for fixed steps and variable customer moments • Training pathways and the main MTM variants • Building quick business cases with what‑if scenarios • Leveraging CAD, VR and motion capture for pre‑build timing • Ergonomic insights alongside time standards Find out more at the UKMTM Website We just wanted to remind everybody that as of 1st January 2026, the UK MTM Association is now part of ReThink Productivity #theproductivityexperts Download a copy of the ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn
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Send us Fan Mail We unpack Method Time Measurement (MTM) with ReThink Productivity’s Simon Woodfield and Ed Thompson, from its 1940s roots to modern use with motion capture and VR. The chat explains how MTM coding works, and why fair, consistent standards matter. • Origins of MTM • Motion codes, influence factors and TMUs explained • When to use MTM versus a stopwatch • Hybrid approaches for fixed steps and variable customer moments • Training pathways and the main MTM variants • Building qui...
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- 0:10 UK MTM Association Joins Rethink
- 0:21 Mini‑Series And Guest Intros
- 2:33 What MTM Means And Where It Began
- 3:13 Why Motions Beat Stopwatches
- 4:28 Influence Factors And Coding In TMUs
- 6:01 Training Path And MTM Variants
- 7:11 When To Use MTM Vs Stopwatch
- 8:32 Benefits, What‑Ifs, And Ergonomics
- 10:05 VR, Motion Capture, And Pre‑Build Timing
- 12:06 Closing Thoughts And Next Steps
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