Motion Economy

Meaning and Concept

- It is process of minimizing the physical and perceptual loads imposed on people engaged in any type of work.
- It leads to better design for equipment, hand tools. Furniture etc.
- It facilitates better layout of offices, warehouses, plants and operating areas.

Principles of Motion Economy

1. Principle of natural movement.
2. Principle of minimum movement.
3. Principle of simultaneous movement (reduce fatigue).
4. Principle of rhythmic movement.
5. Principle of continuous movement.
6. Principle of habitual movement.