Taylor's Shoveling Experiment

Classic Example of Early Application of Method Study as Done by Taylor in his Shoveling Experiment

• Tons handled on piece work during the year ended 30th April 1901: 924,040
• Cost of handling these materials: $30,798
• Former cost per year: $67,215
• Net saving: $36,417
• Average cost per ton: now $0.033, formerly $0.072
• Average earnings per man per day: now $1.88, formerly, $1.15
• Average tons handled per man per day: now $57, formerly $16
• Number of men: now 140, formerly 400 to 600