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String study - The concept
Behind the word "string study" there is a very simple method to demonstrate unnecessary paths in the kitchen or other work areas.
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The method
The string study is a method of measuring work processes and establishes correct and incorrect patterns of work. To identify a work pattern a string is attached to the workers body and at the end of the day, the length of string used is measured to establish the distance covered.
In 1922, Christine Fredericks first used the string study to optimise the workflow in kitchens. The study revealed that unnecessary distances were being covered due to poor kitchen layouts and the findings of 1922 are still valid today.
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DYNAMIC SPACE thread study
The Blum DYNAMIC SPACE string study was basically the same as that of 1922 but using modern techniques. Our study measured work process that took place throughout the day and the entire week. Using the resulting data you can also determine the active time spent in a kitchen per day. The results were compared and the advantages or disadvantages established.
The DYNAMIC SPACE string study looked at the following values: Distance, time and ergonomics.
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For example:
Applying the DYNAMIC SPACE string study to the L kitchen pictured here shows that you would retrace your footsteps walking from zone to zone since cabinets were not grouped together.
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In comparison:
The same L kitchen with the same number of cabinets planned in accordance with the correct allocation of storages zones and subjected to the DYNAMIC SPACE string study showed that you can save up to 20% of your trips from zone to zone.
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How can you avoid unnecessary distances?
Through...- the allocation of cabinets according to DYNAMIC SPACE correctly locating the five storage zones within the kitchen
- the proper allocation of storage items within the zones
- using optimal inner dividing systems for drawers and roll-outs
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DYNAMIC SPACE
