5 Questions, 5 Answers: Peter Kuhlang from MTM on Logistik Solutions

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MTM – More Than a Method

At first glance, MTM may look like a classic time study technique from the 1940s, but it remains a powerful lever for evaluating and optimizing processes.

Peter Kuhlang explains: “Looking ahead with MTM, evaluating processes in advance—that fascinates me and is MTM’s greatest strength.”

Today, MTM is far more than an analysis tool. It represents a holistic mindset that enables companies to establish fair performance standards, design ergonomic workplaces, and secure processes during the planning phase.

Especially in times of labor shortages, cost pressure, and rising quality demands, MTM offers the ability to design workflows that are both economically viable and human-centered.

From Theory to Practice: MTM in Logistics

In this episode, Peter shares how MTM is applied in logistics to make complex activities - such as order picking, goods receipt, or tugger train operations - transparent and measurable. Through systematic analysis of individual tasks, companies can standardize process times, identify employee workloads, and define realistic performance targets.

MTM provides the foundation for objective and sustainable performance and ergonomics assessments—independent of subjective opinions or situational deviations.

MTM & Motion-Mining®: Where Theory Meets Reality

One of the most exciting aspects is the combination of MTM with Motion-Mining®. While MTM defines the ideal process, Motion-Mining® captures real-world movement data. Together, they create a unique bridge between planning and reality:

• MTM delivers the methodological framework for efficient work design.
• Motion-Mining® shows how processes actually run.

This synergy generates valuable comparative data that helps companies uncover ergonomic risks, improve workplace design, and unlock productivity potential.

Peter also offers a glimpse into the future, where automation, AI-driven analytics, and the integration of MTM into digital systems will fundamentally transform work design.

The vision? An automated, validated MTM analysis that supports companies quickly and reliably—without interpretation gaps and with maximum data security.

Why is MTM still indispensable in a digitalized world? What role does ergonomics play in logistics? And how do companies benefit from combining MTM with Motion-Mining®?

Find the answers to these and more in this episode.